Is this normal behavior for a new snake?

[NH93]

Thanks for the reply. I have read all of the care sheets and FAQ's.

I wasn't so much concerned that he was hiding or inactive. I just really didn't expect him after coming from south Florida to settle into the cool side of the tank.

And while I did not expect him to be roaming the tank day and night, I would have expected in over a 24 hour period to maybe be balled up and inactive in a different spot.

Guess I am just a nervous new owner and with no movement at all and not being able to see if he is dead or alive inside the tiny hide, I am worried he is going to die there and I won't know it. It makes it harder to follow the instructions to let him settle in and not handle him for the first week. I am sure once I have had a little time with her/him and I am more confident that his enclosure and temps are working well, I will be less nervous.

You'll get used to it! After eating mine don't move out of their hides for days at a time. Sometimes, usually right before feeding (or the day before) they get quite active and climb even, because they are looking for food. Just give him at *least* a week to settle before handling; I'd even wait about 3 consecutive and successful feedings, just to be sure s/he's not stressed before handling (which causes stress).

Congrats though!!