Why is my Spider Ball Python stargazing and hiding in his hot hide?

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I have a ball python ( Spider Morph) which I recently got. He seems to be spending most, if not all of his time in his hot hide and recently I caught him "Stargazing", which I researched and this can either be because of IBD or his mutated genetics. Temps are all correct and controlled via a thermostat and humidity levels are just under 60%. Is there any explanation to my ball pythons behaviour?

Angel Alvarado, LVT · Accepted Answer

Spider Balls are known to have a head wobble. Typically, it is mild and does not affect overall health or quality of life. This may be contributing to his behavior. IBD can be tricky to diagnose and you'll need an experienced herp veterinarian to confirm it. Monitor for persistent or worsening symptoms and then have him examined or have him examined sooner for peace of mind.

Why is my Spider Ball Python stargazing and hiding in his hot hide?

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