Need advice.

[Wuattaguan]

Thanks to all of you. I think I really just needed some reassurance. I do have a snake hook already but I haven't done anything in his tank aside from misting him and moving his vines to get temperature readings. He does normally eat a hopper tomorrow but I'll wait till Tuesday when it's been a week. I do have 3 other questions.

1) My humidity has been hovering at 40% all day. I misted but went up only to 45%. I have the top covered in aluminum foil with a square cut for ventilation. Will 40% humidity cause an RI or even dented eyes?

2) Is there anything else I can do to ensure he doesn't escape? The tank I have has a locking mechanism on the lid and I give a tug on it after I lock it but is there anything else I can do?

3) My thermometer is on the ground in the tank because I'm not sure how to hang it up. It's an Exo-Terra digital thermometer/hygrometer but I couldn't figure it out how to stick it on. He keeps knocking it over and putting leaves in front of it so I can't see the thermometer and I'm not sure what to do.

Thanks once again for your guys' help!

Ball pythons are naturally lonesome and sneaky creatures. They are also extremely curious and easily frightened.

So far, I agree with everyone else, Don't panic, if the snake was truly uncomfortable it would be moving around all the time flicking his tongue out and pushing up on the lid.

However, sometimes he may just be exploring his new home

If he stays in his hide all day that's PERFECTLY normal. They are nocturnal after all, Leave him alone for about a week and make sure to use VERY SLOW movements when handling him.
Hold him between two cupped hands (try not to over-handle) until he gets used to the handling.

Fast movements = Perceived Predator to a snake

Keep humidity around 50-60%, Make sure the tank does not allow for over-ventilation

You can buy some 3M tape strips for the back of the thermometer and stick it on the glass (near ground level) Just be aware that analog thermometers/hygrometers are not 100% correct. Get a digital if possible,

As long as he is eating, shedding, and hiding, he will be perfectly fine

Times when you SHOULD panic:
-Hear Constant Loud Wheezing (R.I.)
-See bubbles/snot in his nose/heat pits (R.I.)
-Stays inside water bowl for long periods (Mites or Overheating)
-Stargazing or Laying on Back (Stargazing, Inclusion Body Disease)

Check around the ball's stomach/abdomen and you will be able to clearly see if they are stressed or not based on how heavy they are breathing
(Their sides will move inwards and outwards at different speeds based on stress level)

Hope some of this info helps! as long as the tank temp is always above 75 and he has a hide, he will be fine!