Thanks for all the quick replies. My main concern is making sure the python stays at the proper temperature, as I live in Iowa and the temperature is hot in the summer and cold in the winter. Also I am not too concerned about the temperamental eating habits, I would assume that if you offer them food and they dont take it, then to just try again in a week or two and see what happens?

Thanks again for all the replies so far and any others I keep getting.