Thanks everyone! The yet-to-be-named little girl is doing well, and seems to be adjusting fine... having some issues with keeping the temperatures steady, but I guess that will take a few more days. San Francisco is definitely not the climate an African snake is used to, LOL. I'm also fighting the urge to handle her, since I don't think she would mind at all (I held her for a while before she went in the cage) - trying to be good, though, so I'll wait until next week! They suggested feeding her on Tues or Wed, and then I can hold her once the meal is digested. Can't wait... Thanks again to all who responded, and I will go peruse the other forums now.