Hey guys, I'm just looking for some anecdotal information again since that seems to be really helpful for me.

I'm planning on getting a ball python, but before then I have been doing hours and hours of research so I can prep myself and know what I'm getting myself into.

That said, I'm curious what your experiences were like *after* buying a ball python and setting it up, and what things were kind of new to you that you didn't expect, and that kind of thing. Was there anything you wish you knew before getting one, or were there any surprises or things like that -- good or bad!!

I'd love to just hear first-time purchase stories.