I recently acquired a young? Ball python. My dad had it and decided he didn't have time for it so he gave it to me. Now to be perfectly honest I have never really even messed with a snake and I can get it out and hold it and whatnot. It is approx. 18 inches long and my dad was feeding it pinky mice. Am I right in thinking that is a little small for it. My kids and I have named it roxie, not knowing if it is a he or she....lol. I have done a great deal of research and believe I have roxie's cage set up appropriately. Cage temps are a gradient between 80 and 90 degrees with it being a bit cooler in the hide area. So far roxie pretty much hangs out on a branch that I placed in the home. I would greatly appreciate any tips and advice that can be offered. I am still quite a bit unsure and nervous when holding roxie. I worry about it biting me. Also should I feed in the cage or in a separate container. I have heard both ways, so I don't know which to use.....
Basically I just need advice.