First of all Hello

Here it goes....

I rescued a balled python over the weekend and I haven't got a clue as to how to care for it. The person bought the BP from a flea market 6 months ago...he informed me that the snake has not eaten since he has been in his possession He said that he attempted to feed it a mouse once but he took it out because it was biting the snake. I offered to take the BP off his hands because I could not stand to see it suffer any longer. He had in a 20 gallon aquarium with two rocks and a large bowl of water. I'm afraid that if he does not eat like yesterday ..he going to die

From what I have been reading I know that first thing is the temperature in the tank. When I brought him home I put a towel in the aquarium and he immediately wrapped up in it. I'm assuming that he will not eat because he is not happy Someone told me that the VET would force feed him if he won't eat....is this true?? How long can he live without eating?

I am so concerned about him and he such a beautiful snake. I'm going to take him to the VET to make sure that he's not suffering from something else. His skin is very smooth no spots or anything....he is very friendly towards me but jumps when other people come near him....

any advice you guys have to offer would be more than appreciated....