Hi,
to the site,
Here are a few good links to get you started.
Ball python caresheet.
Glass tank setup sticky.
Plastic tub setup sticky.
20 gallon is a little big for a hatchling - how big is your baby just now and where did you get her?
The most unpopular bit of advice we give is that it is a really, really good idea to let your new pet settle into her new home for at least a week - you can still clean the tank and change the water etc. but try and avoid handling/disturbing her as much as possible.
Feeding is normally recomended at 5-7 days for really young ones and unless she is really, really small a pinky mouse is too small for her - once we see how big she is we can recomend a size but hopper mouse is the most likely bet.
Also you don't need to move her from her house to feed her - in fact that can put nervous snakes off eating in some cases.
It's not impossible to switch most of them from live to F/T but there are plenty of people on here who use both methods with no issues.
Temps, as mentioned, are recomended to be 80-84 cool end and 90-94 warm end.
I'm sure there are things I've forgotten or questions you have so post anything you like.
Oh and we have a slight picture addiction problem so if you have any pics of her or her tank feel free to share.
Don't disturb her or anything though - we can wait a week ( we can wait a week can't we?).
dr del
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