Feeding help and what I have tried so far???

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My aquarium stile tank is 20 gallon size. I do keep a towel over the entire tank.

there's a chance you might need to downsize the enclosure and get him to eat. this method written by Deborah is her tried and true method for new hatchlings and young snakes. read this over and see if it is an option for you. and remember: it's temporary.

The cooler side fluctuates between 75 and 83 degrees. Under tank heating pad for the warmer side.

that is a large swing. how are you controlling your UTH? ALL heat sources MUST be regulated by a thermoSTAT or other type of electronic control.

The hide is a little larger on the warmer side than the cooler side. The cooler side hide is snug. He does fit but barely.

2 identical cave-like (one opening) hides is S.O.P. for ball pythons. they need to be TIGHT and almost fit like a shell. the reason for identical hides is so they don't favor one over another and sacrifice thermoregulating for security.

Temp and humidity is measured digitally.

good!

I think he is stressed.

most definitely.

I don't have a way to weigh him. I will get a gram scale.

knowing the weight of the snake is the best way to determine overall health and monitor their growth. please get a scale.

I think someone said that feeding (2 and 3) in his cage is bad. Everyone said not to handle him. How am I supposed to put him in the feeding box then?

this is the only exception to that guideline.