r/ballpython • u/Successful_Order793 • Oct 27 '25

Question Is this normal BP behavior

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I saw my BP was really active and opened up his enclosure. Instead of leaving, he just stood like this lmao (I hope it’s normal)))

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u/BlueToothless2011 Oct 27 '25

From my experience it's normal. They're just curious or they wanna eat your flesh.👍

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u/Yipyapyurp Oct 27 '25

Seriously... be careful that thing can and WILL tear you to shreds if you let it close to you...

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u/anatomizethat Oct 27 '25

I currently have a ward who does this and it's fucking adorable. He is so curious about everything that even when he's sleeping he leaves his head resting out on a log or stick or whatever outside of his hidey hole to make sure as soon as he wakes up he's on the know 😂 My BP doesn't do it but I'm happy to have experienced one who does!

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u/ABlosser19 Oct 27 '25

Every time I see a video of one doing this I always laugh and wish mine would

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u/deep-brine Oct 27 '25

i know its so fucking adorable

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u/Dindrane1313 Oct 27 '25

Right?! Mine has never cosplayed a telescope!

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u/Free_Watatsumi Oct 27 '25

Mine tends to watch tv like this when I hold him, we enjoy Disney movies.

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u/lilithballpiton Oct 27 '25

if you have a garden at home, try putting it on the lawn, and it will certainly do it

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u/TheDerpyDragon91 Oct 27 '25

Yup! He's just getting a good vantage point to look around. He's comfortable and curious, just taking in his surroundings!

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u/Extreme_Advance3348 Oct 27 '25

Judgemental shoelace is being judgemental.

Either that or the glass opened and now it smells different, but why? I think there was a recent BP merger with the orange cat hive mind and buffering times have increased due to limited resources.

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u/unorthadoxjester Oct 27 '25

Judgement noodle.

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u/PositivePin9992 Oct 27 '25

Mine does this when begging for food

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u/MKAVELY Oct 27 '25

He’s practicing his cobra moves for Halloween 🎃

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u/deep-brine Oct 27 '25

yep! he's just periscoping. (i think thats what its called) He's just looking around. my dumbass does this a lot.

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u/Thank-The-Stars Oct 27 '25

It is, also sometimes called scoping. Mine doesn’t do it often but when she’s in the mood she’s do a biiiig scope then be satisfied for a month.

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u/GNS13 Oct 27 '25

I call it snooping, for any animal not just snakes. Pet is standing up and looking around? They're snooping.

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u/GrumpyBoxGuard Oct 27 '25

It's his version of standing on his tippie toes to get a better view. Good sign that he's quite comfortable, confident, & curious about his little corner of the world.

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u/surfaholic15 Oct 27 '25

Totally normal. Mine does that a lot when out and about.

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u/Optimal-Prime420 Oct 27 '25

He’s periscoping, it’s a good sign. He’s just chillin.

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u/Aazjhee Oct 27 '25

Judgemental behavior, yes this is normal xD

This is how snakes have a "look see" because they are low to the ground

It is curiosity and they are usually just having a look around. I feel like if you move slow and don't startle them, it's a pretty good fun thing to see

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u/Synthrus-01 Oct 27 '25

Idk, lemme look with him

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u/Get-it-in-365 Oct 27 '25

I noticed every time Mine does this. He’s going to eat for sure.

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u/tucakeane Oct 27 '25

It’s called “periscoping” and is perfectly normal. A snake who’s alert and aware of its surroundings is a healthy one.