By the way, smakemom- BPs are often touted as great beginner snakes (mostly because they are docile & remain a manageable size), but I think that's very misleading. There is SO much you have to get just right, & sadly, the overselling of BPs to beginners just sets some owners up for failure, in my opinion. Even if you do decide to rehome him, I hope you don't give up on snakes altogether...but give it some time.