tons... i don't know what you've read up because you can't sex a ball python by its tail size... so going on that it sounds like you havn't been given good material so start here: http://www.ball-pythons.net/modules....warticle&id=59

this is a great place and i am sure lots of people will be willing to help you set up everything so you can enjoy your new pet.

...and just wondering is your corn snake still missing? cause by the way you said you got your ball python because you "had an empty tank" doesn't sound that responsible. snakes are not disposable pets. i just hope, for the ball pythons sake, that you really know what you are doing, or are willing to learn proper care.