Alright, I was kind of thrown into this snake business, so I would appreciate no judgement from all of you seasoned snake owners I'm not sure where to start. I have a ball python, not sure how old. I was with my room mate when he bought him, but then he kind of ditched the snake. I don't really want to get rid of him because I've always wanted to own a snake...I just need to know what to do. I've tried using Google to obtain info on proper care, but it's a little overwhelming when you don't know where to start. He eats rat pups, thawed, though when he was purchased on Saturday, my roomie was informed that the snake is on a 5-7 day eating schedule and that he was fed on Thursday. I've tried feeding him but he won't eat, but I don't know if that's due to him trying to shed or not. Yeah, that's how inexperienced I am :\ but I won't know unless I ask, right? Any tips or instructions that anyone could provide would be highly appreciated, because I want to make sure this little guy is well taken care of.

Also, I've noticed some spots on him that I'm a little concerned about; I may just be worrying over nothing, but like I said: I'm new and have no idea.. I would like to post a picture but apparently I can't o.O