Hi everyone! I have been waiting a long time to finally get a ball python. I will be picking her up in about a week and am very excited. I have done a ton of research of the years and feel very prepared for my new housemate.

But despite all the research you can do in books and online articles, I still think message boards are the best resource. So, on that note, what advice do you have? In other words, what things do you see people doing wrong or what mistakes have you made that you wish you hadn't? I have read all the FAQ's, I'm just asking personal opinions.