Hello Python Owners!

A small introduction: My husband and I recently got a 6-month old python from a certified breeder. Her name is Banana. When I was 10 (oh... 21 years ago) I got to hold a MASSIVE yellow (forgive me, do not know the correct breed) snake. He had a stupid name, but I thought that if I ever got my OWN snake, I'd name her Banana - regardless of colour. And that is her name.

I have owned reptiles before, but never a snake - always wanted one.

Banana's house is 20 gallons. She is about... ~18 inches (she won't be straight for me). She can get around 90° on one side, and roughly 82° on the other side during the day - nighttime is around 75-77°.

She has two lovely hides where she can curl up into an IMPOSSIBLE ball (cute).

I've heard 8700 different suggestions for a substrate. I went with a fresh towel every few days. She seems to adore it - she moves it to her will, then balls into it in a hide. This is where you tell me if I'm screwing up.

Her humidity was a tad low, 50%, so I stuck a humidifier (tell me if I'm screwing up) there and it is helping raise it.

She's in blue now, poor thing. Offered a fuzzy - complete refusal. Oh well, trying again once she clears up. I have heard that even while shedding, some snakes will eat if offered food reiteration of, "am I screwing up?"

She pooped for the first time - nothing but urate. This is where I would like some input on things. Her urate was about 1.5 inches. No fecal matter. Might this change once she eats?

It is lovely to be a part of the python forum. I look forward to meeting you all!

Emily, Jerry & Banana