What a heartwarming story. Would you believe I once rescued a baby ball that was almost as bad as him? 8 months old, and it weighed a mere 70 grams. Which is what a lot of newborn balls weigh. His lovely owners fed him a single pinky mouse a month.

It really is amazing just how resilient these guys can be, although not every one we see in this condition survives.

Take your time about a bigger enclosure. A 40 gallon tank is big even for an adult female, that poor little lamb would be lost in something that huge. What he is in right now will be fine for a while, and I prefer to increase enclosure size gradually so I don't stress one out.

One word of caution about the show tank. Keep in mind they are a beast to keep clean. I learned that the hard way. Nothing like trying for 3 hours to get the poo your snake was kind enough to leave over half the tank bottom and then thoughtfully crawl though and smear over most of the decorations clean.

I wish you and your lovely pastel baby all the best. I think you two will have a long and fulfilling life together.

Gale