Ball pythons can bite but they don't usually attack humans. Younger ball pythons may be more prone to biting, but even this is unusual. Ball pythons have small inward-sloped teeth. ... The bite may become more severe if you have to pry the python's jaws open to release the bite.

What causes a ball python to bite?

As we've established, they'll bite most often when they're hungry, stressed, or feeling threatened. If you give your snake a minute, it will realize you aren't prey and will likely release you. If it still doesn't release you, you can pour cold water or drinking alcohol over the bite area.

Are ball pythons aggressive?

Ball pythons are considered of the most docile pet snakes, so many people choose them as their pet snake. But even a ball python might be aggressive, due to different reasons. It's important to rule out why a ball python is acting aggressive and try to fix this behavior.