Questions regarding eating and pooping

Hey all! Today was the second time my new ball python ate! I fed him the Friday before last as well. I chose not to feed him last friday because he had not yet pooped.

Is that okay? I have read that you can get your ball to poop by giving him a bath but there's no reason to rush them, so I didn't bother. How long is too long without pooping?

The other question I was wondering about is... how much does it take to agitate your ball into regurgitating? The first time I fed him I did it in his cage because I was getting desperate. This time, I fed him in his feeding tank. I was a little worried that I'd bother him too much putting him back in his lovely home... obviously I'm over worrying, but is there any reason to?

Thanks everyone!

Don't worry about how often he poops. They have an extremely slow metabolism, and absorb a lot more of their food than we do. He will poop when he's ready, just like you.

Feeding in a separate container is generally considered unnecessary and stressful. However, simply moving the snake should not cause problems.

Also! I was wondering if it's imperative that a ball has bottom heat for digestion? I have an overhead light, with a hide beneath it that is identical to the hide on the cooler side.

No, but it is highly recommended. See the results of this poll. Reading through a bit should tell you why.