Hello. My name is roger and I am new to the snake world. I just bought me a ball python and i would really love some tips on raising it. I dont know if it's a he or she but i named him/her Oscar. haha. Here are some pics of oscar and his home. Please feel free to tell me if I'm doing anything wrong. I want things to go perfect for oscar.







I also want to know if he may need to shed soon. i cant tell if his belly is pink. here is a pic



And it also seems like he is dehydrated? I dont know, im just guessing because his skin kind of folds when he is bent. here is another pic



Please let me know what you think and if there are any tips that you can give me please do so. Thank you.