First ball python, now what??

[Bogertophis]

That little snake looks LOST in all that space! These snakes need to feel "snug", okay? You're well meaning, clearly, & on the right track but some things you can (should) improve.

Stick with paper towels for substrate for now- & yes, watch for mites- in case- as they can KILL snakes, especially young or underweight ones faster than you'd think- they also share diseases.

Those hides look too big for the snake- make them feel cozier by wadding up some paper towels or clean rags (or clean unmatched socks, lol) to put inside so they feel "snug" to the snake.

Temp. probe wires (-?) don't belong in the enclosure- they'll get pulled out of position & could go way off the temps. you need for health & safety of the snake.

"Clutter" doesn't have to be fake plants (like many prefer to use for appearance- AFTER quarantine for mites). For the time being, if this was my snake- & to make her feel safe & secure, I'd probably remove the water bowl, then crumple some paper towels & put them around on the "floor" between the hides (the way leaves & such would be on the ground), then layer a strip of paper towels over everything (hides & crumpled paper & branch) & then plant the water bowl on top of that layer on the cooler side (to hold the paper down), so your snake can choose what she wants/needs while mostly hiding from your prying eyes. If she feels safe, she's more likely to relax & eat, & after a few meals, she'll be more ready to deal with her new surroundings & meeting you all. A smaller tub would also have been best until this snake grows larger, but it's probably better not to make a whole change right now. Just make this as private as you can.