Thanks for the replies guy's...it is the wet bottom of the humidity box that was concerning me most...I will keep a check on him daily.....another thing ....when I pick him up he doesnt thrash around or attempt to bite but he does hiss a lot and his tongues tops flicking ....it just stays half way out...I take it he is letting me know he wants to be left alone . I dont handle my snakes a lot so I am not too concerned about him not being handled although I want to be able to move him easily for cleaning etc. I think I am going to enjoy keeping bloods and this forum is great for info !!! thanks again..............................dave