So a few weeks ago the last fish in my 50 gal. tank died... I asked my kids what we should put in it and they decided on a snake... I was happy because I always wanted one. I've had gecko's, russian tortoise, red eared sliders, Iguanas but never a snake. I decided on a ball python because they don't get too big and they have a reputation for being docile.. I answered an add someone posted on a site and got this lil guy Thought it was a breeder but apparently this was their first clutch ever... Literally 3 blocks from my house... Slithers was born on 7-16 1st shed 7-26-14 ate on 7-26 small mouse 8-9 large mouse and 8-17 a large mouse

I set the tank up making it escape proof and night and day lamps and a small under tank pad (one side is 80degrees the other is 90, aspen substrate, two hides on opposing sides and a water bowl...
I snapped a pic when i took it out of the bag went to strike me and missed so I put it in the tank and will leave it for a few days...

Am I doing things right so far?? how should I go about hand taming?