Hello. I'm brand new to ball pythons and I have some questions.

I've had two other snakes. I currently have a corn snake which is a little over a year old and is perfectly good. I had another, but I made a bad choice when buying it and bought an unhealthy snake. These are the only two snakes I have ever owned and both were corns.

Last semester, I had a science teacher that had two ball pythons. I loved to interact with them and decided that I wanted one. So, I had my birthday recently and I had some extra money and decided I was going to get one. I went to my local pet store and got it because a friend of mine works there. I know pet stores generally have bad reputations, but due to circumstances, my options were limited. So, we held a couple and decided the one I got looked the most healthy and lively. That was generally my basis for choosing which to buy. Well, as my friend was playing with his keys and I was holding the snake (still at the pet store) the snake lunged for my friend. He wasn't close enough to bite, but he did try. He seems really sensitive to sudden movements. Like, extremely sensitive. But, I was told it was time for him (her) to eat, so it was most likely just a feeding response. I know from having corns that this is likely, but for some reason I am a lot more afraid of this ball python.

He's in his tank right now and has been exploring and what not. He seems really healthy, but his temper scares me. He struck at my friend at the pet store multiple times, but never bit anyone. It seems more like a head butt really. And I know he's young and hungry, but still. I'm not afraid of my corns like this, but I just don't know what I'll do to get him to calm down. I mean, I want to interact with him. I really like these snakes but I honestly don't know what I'd do if he bit me.

Do you think honestly that he'll calm down? Also, how do I go about getting him out to feed him (I need to feed him in another enclosure)?

I have a friend that will take him in case I just can't handle it, but I just don't know how to get over this. I'm not at all afraid of my other snake. I'm not sure what it is, but this is bothering me a lot.

I want it to work and that's why I'm seeking advice. I like the little guy (gal) but he's fiesty.

Another question. My friend said that it has been about a week and a half since he's been fed. He obviously seems hungry, but I know I'm supposed to leave him alone for a while and let him get used to his new home. When should I feed him? I got him today (well it's early morning, so yesterday, which was Monday). Would it be okay to feed him on Wednesday? Last question (for now). I wait two days after feeding my corn to handle it again. Same for ball pythons?

Thank you all very much in advance for your help!