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Originally Posted by patm1313
Lucky... My corn is the opposite. He never comes out, i never see him except for handling and feeding.I would love to see him slithering around as i come in the door one day.
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I'm with you mate, I get to see mine out on rare occasions since I can't really see them at night (boarding school schedule >_<).
Still, I also agree with Dave. If this persists it could be that he needs more cover. In addition to hides and plants, you could also try to make the substrate a thicker layer so they can burrow more.
How old is it and what substrate are you using? I know that some of the younger one find the aspen to be too rough and their skin/scales get irritated. Along those lines, what is the humidity. Excessive attempts to find an escape route are normal for a new snake, but if it persists it could indicate some sort of irritation he wants to get away from.
Louis also brings up a good point. It could be that he is in hunting mode and is searching for food. Once he is fed the activity may cease for a bit until he wants to eat again.
Another possibility is that he is in shed. It's possible that you missed his blue phase since you just got him and he is trying to find places to get the shed going. If you notice any wrinkling in the cervical area or if he is rubbing his nose a lot as he is roaming, this is a likely cause for the behavior.
Overall I don't think this should be a problem, but what if it persists after his first feed you may wish to investigate. Good luck, I hope this helps.