Hi I just joined the site! I just received my first snake, a juvenile bp, but not under the best of circumstance. A friend had her previously and was keeping her in an enclosure with 2 larger bps. Even though I had never owned a snake before that point I just felt this was a bad idea; she overall just looked super uncomfortable. Since she was much smaller the other bps would often squish her and lay on her. Previous to my friend having this bp, he stated that the owners before him had neglected the snake and that the bp was very skinny when he got her and had a soiled enclosure. He wanted to get rid of her because she was too "jumpy" and I was worried he would sell her on Facebook or something so I took her. I've had her for about a week and a half. Temps are low 90s on hottest side and low to mid 80 on cool. Hides on both sides. The humidity is a work in progress because I have a glass enclosure and heat lamp (didn't realize humidity would suck so bad until after I purchased). Willing to make changes as far as that goes once I get some cash. She had her first successful feed with me today, I'm going the frozen thawed route because of how spooked she gets. She had a crappy shed pretty much right after I got her home. She is a very very timid snake and I honestly haven't gotten her out of her enclosure yet because I want to give her time to acclimate to things. I want her to get into a feeding routine before I handle her. Any tips on getting a super shy/timid serpant to be more trusting? She isn't used to being handled at all. As far as my handling goes.. I have picked up and handled snakes in the past.. just never owned one of my own. In hindsight i wish i would have gotten a bp from a reputable/stable source rather than getting one who's been jumping from home to home. Live and learn. Regardless of that I'm in it for the long hall and I'm willing to do whatever is needed for her to be comfortable and happy. Any tips on taming her down and gaining her trust? I'm just trying to be as patient with her as possible and trying to let her do things at her own pace. I know it'll take time and I'm totally ok with that I just need some advice from some serpant people.