G'day.
I have a female, 2 and half year old Olive python, who recently began Striking at the glass doors of her enclosure.
Of all my pythons, she is the one I trust the most for visitors to hold due to her relaxed nature.
The striking only happens when you walk or move infront of her enclosure.
Placing your hand inside the enclosure and on to her causes her to immediately relax.
She showed the same behaviour a few months ago, but it only lasted a few weeks.
This is a defensive, not food responsive strike.
Any ideas as to why or how to stop it, would be greatly appreciated.
Cheers
I have a female, 2 and half year old Olive python, who recently began Striking at the glass doors of her enclosure.
Of all my pythons, she is the one I trust the most for visitors to hold due to her relaxed nature.
The striking only happens when you walk or move infront of her enclosure.
Placing your hand inside the enclosure and on to her causes her to immediately relax.
She showed the same behaviour a few months ago, but it only lasted a few weeks.
This is a defensive, not food responsive strike.
Any ideas as to why or how to stop it, would be greatly appreciated.
Cheers