Hey guys... I'm new here as you can see.. I am posting here to check how i am doing because this is my first ball python and i am really excited.

I bought Ralph (Not sure of his/her sex, but i suppose i could change the name to "ralphieatta" hahah) On a whim the other day because i have always appreciated these creatures and have researched them before but had never bought one.

I have a friend who is pretty experienced and he is helping me throughout the process, but i'd like you guys to critique/ make recommendations as well.

So here is the info

I bought the python at a flea market and apparently they did not know much about snakes because i asked questions like "is he eating well" and how old he was.

They say he is about two months old and that he had been fed recently (they didn't know when)

he is about 14/15 inches and is currently staying in a 10 gallon aquarium with cypress mulch, a hide on the hot and cold side... both filled with reptile moss , a big water dish, a UTH, and a bulb over the warm side.

i went out and bought a digital thermometer/humidity gauge and the current levels as of now (its 9:30 PM) with only a UTH on the hot side and no overhead light...

temp: 80 F
Humi: 54%

The digital gauge is located on the warm side of the tank

Humidity is a bit low due to I bought a new lid today which is mesh and i haven't done the foil trick yet.

I heard you guys like pictures, so , enjoy!


gauge

over head of tank

close

Ralph says Hi!