I have a Children's python, which Is about the same snake, and looks to be about the same size, and he, or she acts the exact same way. Hides during the day, on the warm side,and is out climbing all over at night. Eats like a pig! I am feeding pinky mice F/T . He snaps those up! Sounds like you are doing everything just perfect! Mine is in a 10 Gallon too. Really beautiful snake.