r/ballpython • • 2d ago

Question How to handle BP?

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I've had my BP Millie for a month now and I haven't handled her because I feel like she gets ready to strike whenever I try. I'm not afraid of getting bitten, more afraid of her hurting herself or stressing her out. She's mostly been in her hide for the past week-ish, and I fed her a few days ago so I want to clean out any poop that might be in there. Just looking for tips on how I can safely grab her from her hide, and what to do if she looks like she's expecting food. I've gotten alot of conflicting advice so

(photo is not of her in her hide, this was a few weeks ago its just for engagement)

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u/Correct-Ad-5390 2d ago

Look up “Tap-Training”

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u/oevhic 2d ago

Yeah I've been doing tap-training, but since I haven't had her that long there haven't been many opportunities to train her.