Quote Originally Posted by LGray23 View Post
A happy ball python is a hiding ball python. I doubt they enjoy being taken out of their home during the day, but for some I guess it doesn't do any damage.
I couldn't have said it better myself.

Feeding is another gauge for happiness. If something is bothering a BP (stress, improper temps, etc) they tend to go off feed. If you BP is eating regularly then they are happy.

Congrats on your new BP! I recommend checking out the Official BP.net Caresheet which has lots of useful information.