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The folks there are extremely helpful and knowledgable. A baby GTP with a prolapse is going to be very difficult to treat. The babies have extremely delicate spines. It is normally not recommended to handle them much, if at all, for their first year. So managing a prolapse is going to be tricky to say the least.
Also, it is a myth that GTPs are temperamental. Sure there are some that are testy, but there are some BPs who'd bite your head off if they could too. My own GTP is a puppy and loves to hang out with me. They have tremendous personalities and they are quite intelligent. Think of them as the Ferrari of the snake world. Incidentally, they do not have the largest teeth among non-venomous snakes - that is an honor held by the Emerald Tree Boa.
If it helps you help the pet store, here are some husbandry tips.......
A baby GTP should be set up in a smallish enclosure that is about 18"d x 20"w x 20"t. Adults should have at least 24x24x24 although I personally prefer 24d x 36w x 24t. Plenty of cover/hiding places will help the babies feel secure. I prefer radient heat panels for GTPs since they need to be warmed on the perch and not on the ground. Place the rhp off to one side so the baby can move horizonally as well as vertically to achieve proper thermal gradient. With a prolapse, use paper towel for substrate and I'd recommend pvc perches so things stay clean. You can use lots of fake plants (which can also be kept clean more easily) to provide cover. Humidity would normally be maintained by misting in the evening to achieve around 70-80% and allowing it to fall to around 60-ish% by morning. This drying out period is important so as to help prevent mold and bacteria taking hold. Only I'd recommend in this case to keep the humidity higher (like around 70%) all the time until the prolapse is healed.
Honestly, GTP husbandry is often over-thought. Treat him like any other snake and you'll be fine!!
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