just got my ball on tuesday. he's a gentle 4 year old about 3 ft at most. he lives in a 30 gallon tank that fits him well. i dont have much money cause i spent it all on him but im planning on getting some nice hides. for now he just has a half log on each side of the tank and a bamboo stick across the diagonal.

is it normal to find eclipse on the cool side of the tank cold to the touch?
i use a heat pad under the tank on the warm side and no heat source on the other side, but i use a lamp along with the pad during the day so he can get a good cycle going. his previous owner sad he used only the heat pad since he got the snake and thats worked fine but im not sure

is it normal for him to jerk back almost like flinching when he's out of the tank and theres movement close to his head? he does this quite often, should i put him back when he does this so he doesnt get scared/ stressed?

how often should i disinfect my tank, hides, and water bowl?
what should i use?

i know they say you cant teach a dog new tricks but i want my snake to chill with me while im watching tv but all he ever wants to do is slither away and climb on the bars of my headboard, i know this is normal but how do i get him to hang out?

is there such thing as handling him too often?



hope you guys can help! im really happy i found this site (((:<3