We adopted a year old female ball python. She was 1 on May 8th. I learned quite a bit just lurking before we got her. She was on a kind of dirt substrate and had 1 hide that was too small and a Uth without a thermostat. She is on paper towel and aspen which we may change out because I'm worried about impactaction down the line. We ordered two new hides and I got a thermostat and purchased the thermometer from Walmart I saw mentioned. Humidity and temps are what I have seen mentioned on here. She needs a slightly bigger tub but I'm changing and adding things in stages so we don't stress her too much.

When I talked to the girl that had her she said she fed her every two weeks. After reading more I'm really wondering if this is not what is best for her. She weighs 460 grams. The f/t rats I am giving are between 40-42 grams according to the package. She ate with no problem last Friday. According the the girls feeding directions she is not due till next Friday. Should she be fed more often?

Also a question where to put the probe for the thermometer and thermostat. I have it under the paper towels right on the bottom of the tub. Good or not?

Thank you in advance