Hello everyone,
I'm new to the site & to the world of snakes, I just got my first baby Ball Python 4 days ago. She (I don't know the sex, but I named the snake Ava) is VERY timid when I pick her up and handle her. I know the rule is 'wait a week or two after purchase' but I couldn't control myself! Everytime I handle her, she is ALWAYS in striking position. She has never tried to strike but because she has yet to eat, I wouldn't put it past her to send out a warning. I've tried feeding her twice now & she's just not about it! I have issues with keeping the humidity levels up in her tank aswell. I'm constantly spraying the tank walls and it'll get up to 50%-60% humidity but after 30-45 minutes, it drops to below zero again..I need tips please!

How do I ease her out of striking position when handeling her?

How do I keep the humidity up?

How do I get her to eat?! (I know new snakes are picky eaters but how can I ease her into a eating schedual)

Any information people can give will help me so just reply if you have any ideas!

Thank you,
- Justin.