Hey guys!

I went to the reptile expo over the weekend in Toronto and ended up buying some Ball Pythons (Both of them are Fire balls). One male, one Female.

It was a pretty snappy decision.. I had to go out and buy everything that I needed to care for them, so I will explain how I have things set up, and hopefully you guys can pull me into the right direction

I have 2 plastic tubs (I read somewhere that plastic makes it easier to keep up humidity)

Each one has:
- Sticky heater placed onto the bottom of the tub on one side of the tub (covers 40% of the tub)
- Water dish (in the middle of the tub, partially on the heating pad)
- 2 hides (one on each side of the tub)
- Aspen for substrate (recommended by a breeder who was at the expo)

I Still need:
- something to measure heat + humidity
- More air holes on the top of the tubs (the lids) There is condensation on the lids.


So far the female has eaten one of the thawed rats that I gave her, the male refused to eat.

The female I have seen move around her habitat, explore etc. she seems happy with her new habitat

The male however seems stressed out, he's being snappy. I haven't handled him much since I got him (maybe 5 minutes when I first got him to examine for mites and his color) he seemed pretty tense, kept on trying to constrict my hand..
Any idea's on how to make the male a little more comfortable?

Oh, they are only a few months old each, still young.

Also, what did/do you guys use to make holes in the tubs?