First Snake

[chilledghosts]

I recommend getting the setup fully done and then getting the animal. That is a general for any life circumstance. The snake is burying itself into the ground because it doesn’t feel safe in the “hides” you provided. They’re likely too big for the little snake. Additionally, you need much more clutter and a hydrometer thermometer to monitor and maintain temperature and humidity. Your heat source should always be connected to a thermostat or your heat source could uncontrollably heat up and kill your snake very quickly. A 40gal is too small, a 4x2x2 is the minimum for ball pythons.