Ok here's my questions all of which I'm sure you are tired of but I've been researching all over the net and quite frankly based on all the ball python support this site offered when we were new to that I'm really wanted opinions from you all!

Obtained 8 month old female at a show. Apparently fed crickets, red and green leaf lettuce primarily. I have had her one week. She ate 5-6 dusted dubia roaches daily for me the first few days then really seemed to have a poor appetite for a few days then picked up yesterday when I offered dusted crickets-ate 10 or so No bowel movement yet! Seemed lethargic for a few days now too.

Cage is a 4ft long x 1 ft x 2 ft high
hot side 90-95
cool side 75 mostly
10,0 UVB 3/4 or moe of tank
digital thermometer with probe
heat pad under tank but rocks over top so no direct contact to lizard
two 75 watt bulbs over hot side
hammock within 6-8 inches of heat lights and part of UVB
tupperware hide
branches, rocks
back of cage covered for visual protection
4 kids in home and 1 dog. Cage in the office but surely still gets a decent amount of noise/action... Too much?

Questions about care:

1). Do you usually see bowel movements and urine daily in these guys?

2). At this age does the amount of insects she's eating seems ok?

3) she shows no interest in a variety of greens I've offered-escarole, kale (not the best I know), spinach, butternut squash, berries, peppers. How does one start encouraging the veggies. I can't make her eat them but I know it's best !!!!actually necessary! Mash and syringe?? Just chop and keep offering??? More time ??

4) how to offer insects but not have the hassle of trying to catch them again???? I have a deep tank and cage furniture that makes it a real pain and they are gross anyway!!! Do most of you use a separate feeding tank? I tried roaches in a glass dish and this really confused her...tried to eat them through the glass!

5) is the lethargy to be expected....should I give her more time to adjust?
6). Should I wait to handle her much so she can adjust/acclimate?

please be kind thanks!


Looking forward to advice.