Dont handle the snake for 2 weeks after setting it up. It will become distressed and be less likely to eat for you. After this try feeding it an appropriate sized rodent, 10-15% of its body mass or around the size of the snake's thickest point, not larger. If it doesnt eat the first time, wait a week and try again.
Easy fix, go out and get a tub and a cheap heating pad for right now, also grab a rheostat (dimmer) and a thermometer with a probe. Dont forget to put holes in the tub.
Or you can get a tank at walmart for like 10$, in fact you can probably get everything you need except the heat pad. Also pick up aluminum foil and its best if your thermostat has a humidity reader on it.
If you use a tub then the pad should be the smallest you can find (the ting plastic friendly ones) if you get a tank get one that takes up 1/3 of the tank's base.
Humidity: 50-60%
Temp on the pad: 90-95 F
NEVER USE CEDER OR PINE BEDDING, they're poisonous. I suggest Cypress or unprinted newspaper, personally.
Your snake will need something to hide in and a water dish, it doesnt need to be large, because its just to drink.
For more information see:
http://www.ball-pythons.net/modules/...warticle&id=59
By far the hardest part is leaving it alone for the first few weeks, and getting it to eat for you the first time. I wish you luck, it will be a long road.
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