I'd rather you be a stick in the mud , I'm a new owner, if I post pics and something doesn't seem right to experienced owners then I want to know. The only handling done so far was picking him out of the container, snapping a quick picture and placing him in the tank.

he was received from a local pet store. According to them, they feed a mouse hopper 1 time a week, which was yesterday. When I went to the store he was squeezing the hopper so I told them id be back after work, which gave him 8-9 hours until I picked him up. When I asked about their feeding days and such they said he could have probably handled a small mouse. I am more interested in what you all have to say more though.

I was worried a little bit however that he wasn't interested in the hides at all. He explored a little bit then say behind the thermometer from 6pm until this morning 7am, of course he may have moved when I was sleeping. He's been staying on the cool side, 82-86 degrees

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I don't mean to be a stick in the mud here but don't handle that snake a lot. I would say it's too skinny for a snake of that size. Try and get some consistent meals into it before you start stressing it out with handling and what not.

I personally would never sell a snake that looked like that. The triangular cross section of the snake is a sign of either:
A) a problem feeder
B) lack of care from the breeder
C) improperly cared for at a pet store

My suggestion would be to try and feed every 5 days with a rat pink. If it eats no problem, then all my points are rendered moot.

Good luck. Keep us posted.