Hey, i joined this site because everyone seems to be knowledgeable and helpful regarding bp's.

i just got a baby ball. I don't know how old it is; it's about 14 inches long and maybe an inch to an inch and a half in diameter around her 'waist', and i don't even know if she's male or female. Her previous owner wanted to get rid of it because his mom didn't want him to have it. He didn't really take good care of her; she was in a HUMONGOUS (30-35 g.) cage and is only 12-14 in. Long, he FED IT IN THE CAGE, and it was as dry as desert in the thing--no humidity at all.
honestly, i fell in love with it, and i want it to be more taken care of than what it previously was. My roommate has a 1 1/2-year-old, so i'm pretty sure i know more than the average joe just getting a snake for the first time. However, i was just wondering some basic care tips or helpful hints about taking care of them.

1) she's in a more moderately sized cage now, maybe 20 g. I'm using white computer paper as a floor, and she has a nice hide and some foliage spread about. However, i'm concerned about maintaining the heat and humidity; i have two lamps, one for the day and one for the night. I hate using lamps, but they came free from the dude who didn't want the snake, and i can't afford a thermostat at the moment. Lately it's been around 50-65% humidity and around 80 degrees and i was just wondering if this was acceptable for about another week, when i can purchase the thermometer. Is there anything i can do to warm her up more?

2) i got the snake this past monday, and it had eaten on sunday. Other than cleaning out her cage, i have not handled her to get her acclimated to her new surroundings. However, i go to school at ball state univ., and my winter break is four days away, and i will need to transport her to my home, 2 hours away. I have no choice, as i will not be back to school until the second week of january. So, my next concern is transportation; how should i handle her and transport her for a two hour trip? Will this affect her acclimation period?

these are my two main concerns right now; she seems to be semi-adjusted, as she pokes her head out at times and is super curious. I love this snake already, and i want to take the best care as possible of her. I really appreciate anyone who helps me out!

thanks a lot,
-stag
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