Quote Originally Posted by JoDirt View Post
Is that black light we have to keep on all the time supposed to get really hot??? I've plugged in the heating pad. The owner said he never knew whether the snake was a boy or girl. I've decided to call him/her "Sweetie."
I took her out of the tank a few minutes but with my 4 kids and husband all up in my face (and my 2 year old squealing) they were making me a nervous wreck. Sweetie seems very curious and kept licking the light on the webcam. She eats about once a week and it's almost time for a feeding, so I will go to Pet Smart tomorrow and get a mouse.

I was told to not feed her in her tank, to put her in another container to eat.

Wish me luck. I hope my electric bill won't go through the roof...
The black light is not necessary at all. you would do best to just let him/her hang out in the enclosure for at least a week before trying to do anything, just to reduce stress and let her get acclimated and used to her new home. It is very possible that he/she may eat, as both of mine did within a day of each being brought home. but other than that necessity, I would let the little one just have some time to relax.

As far as feeding outside of the enclosure, it is a matter of preference honestly. I don't do it just because my current setup is not very conducive to not getting tagged, but that's soon to change. So again, long story short, it's just what you prefer.