Quote Originally Posted by Eric Alan View Post
I wouldn't worry about feeding him until he's done with his shed. The rest of his behaviors are likely because he's going through this process. He's probably got less than a week left until he's done. Just remember to keep his humidity up until then. Here's a good article to read on this process (if you haven't already done so): http://ball-pythons.net/forums/showt...edding-Process.

Ball pythons all have different personalities. Some don't mind being handled at all - some get stressed out by it and the only way you'll know that they are stressed is because they'll start refusing to eat. You also should know that a "boring" ball python is typically a happy ball python. Boring = comfortable. Most of them will come out of their hides and explore at night, but they're known for being pet rocks during the day. My recommendation for you is that because you just got him less than 2 weeks ago, and he's shedding, and he refused a meal already in your care, is to take yourself out of his world for awhile (as difficult as that may be). Still give him everything he needs (clean cage, water, warm spot, humidity, etc), but try not to hold him until he's done shedding and has eaten a few (at least three) meals while in your care.

What ever should you do when you wish you could be holding him? Here's some light reading that you'll definitely enjoy!

And, last but not least, welcome to the forums!