I think it's wonderful that you realized the snake was an impulse buy and are handling things they way you are Mina. That kind of stuff is good to see and I applaud you and your hubby for striving to do the best you can for this little snake right from the get go.
Hope you can take a quick picture of the little snake before you tuck him away for his first quiet week at your home. We'd love to see him!
Oh just noticed you are from Illinois! Will you and your husband be attending the NARBC show this October (October 7 & 8)?
http://www.narbc.com