My ball python is hissing at me!

They sold you a used tank, and it just happened to have a BP in it? OMG, I would never go back there again... Sorry to hear that though... I wonder how long it's been since the little guy ate anything...

I just want to remind you that letting them settle now will help you get them to eat in 2 weeks. Post pics when you can!

Thank you all so much for the help and opinions. I am really glad to have joined this site and look forward to talking with you all for years to come. And yes I am getting rid of one of the snakes. My parents are going to take it. I live in a 2 bedroom apt. and I don't have the means for two snakes anyway. In the future I would like to have more but as a beginner I feel one is enough, and I want to make sure that I can give this magnificent animal the best home and a good life.:)

Well the one I chose at the pet store at will I as there. The one that came with the tank I fed the next morning and he ate right away to. The one that came in the cage doesn't hiss and likes to be held. The one I picked out doesn't like me trying to pick him up yet so I will do as you all say and leave him alone. Actually that is the one I am giving away to my parents. I like the other ones attitude better. His name is Houdini because he escaped that horrible store. lol

Welcome to the site. This site is amazing. So many well informed folks here always eager to help. Well, yours may be the very first case of an "accidental" rescue. I'm glad your snake found you!!!