I want nothing to do with this animal but I am attempting to feed it and care for it because I am the only adult who is home more than 6 hours a day and has time to do any research on the matter.
Then your family should not have purchased this pet. End of story.

I'm not usually this rude or crass, but it's becoming increasingly apparent that your home is probably not the best environment for this snake, and that you have no intention of admitting that or remedying it. If you choose to keep the snake and care for it properly by listening to the advice of the members here, then that is WONDERFUL. However, if you cannot swallow your pride and REALLY listen to what we are telling you, then I suggest you look for a good home for this animal. Please don't let the snake suffer because we've offended you (which was never the original intention).