Hey! Welcome to BP.net! I also recently got a Ball Python and the Care Sheet provided here is really good and helped me set-up ; http://ball-pythons.net/forums/showt...ius)-Caresheet
Also, you should probably give Connor at least 1 week 'alone', where you only go into his space to change water / spot-clean. This will give him time to adjust to his new home and to feel safe. At least that seems to be the general consensus in these forums- I left Khal alone for 2 weeks and now he has no problem with me picking him up and handling him, although I've been doing it gradually.
Some BP's prefer one or the other, but it's better to get them on rats, because that way when they grow older you won't have to worry about feeding multiples because you can get some pretty huge rats.
I hope that helps at least a bit! Have fun with your new pet!