Anyone with ball-python experience?

[Madhouse Pullet]

Other pets...
My husband recently got his very first snake 1 week ago. It's a female baby albino ball-python that he named Azula:

He had a couple questions but everytime I google his questions (he is not technology savvy), I couldn't find a direct answer.

1. How long does it take for them to digest a "hopper"? (He's waiting to clean up the poop)
2. How long do you keep the light on, or does it stay on all the time?

With BYC being such a large community, I thought I would attempt to ask.

 

[Madhouse Pullet]

An active, eating ball python is incredible, so I’d say you’re doing great! They do not need full spectrum light like lizards do. If it’s the only source of heat, just keep it on, especially after feeding. You don’t need to do a night drop in temperature unless you’re planning to breed.

Keep an eye on behavior and she’ll tell you if it’s too hot or too cold. As long as she can regulate and hide on either side of the cage you should be good!

I usually saw poops 3-4 days after feeding size appropriate meals. Longer if it’s cooler.

I thank you! Based on what you've said, I think we're good it's so funny, we put branches in her tank but we will find her hanging on the little thermostat.
This was this morning:

 

[orloffer]

I have had my male ball python, Snek, since September of 2018, and he was six weeks old then (I cannot do the math right now.) He is very adorable, as is yours.
I have a heating pad on the right side of my 20-gallon-long that stays at 87 Fahrenheit all the time, and a heat lamp above in the middle of the tank that is always on. These days it is warm, so he has been staying on the cool side of the tank.
From my experience, ball pythons take several days to digest their food, and I tend to stay on the safe side of that (I do not take him out of the tank or adjust his surroundings during that time).
How is your python doing now? Here are a few photos of Snek, one of which shows him at 6 weeks, and the other two of which are from sometime last year (he is a bit bigger now).

 

[Cinnamon11]

Do you have a heat pad or lamp? I would recommend a heat pad (with a thermostat) as you don’t need to change the bulbs every so often. And they don’t keep your snake awake at night.

 

[KiwiandPeachthePigeons]

I have had my male ball python, Snek, since September of 2018, and he was six weeks old then (I cannot do the math right now.) He is very adorable, as is yours.
I have a heating pad on the right side of my 20-gallon-long that stays at 87 Fahrenheit all the time, and a heat lamp above in the middle of the tank that is always on. These days it is warm, so he has been staying on the cool side of the tank.
From my experience, ball pythons take several days to digest their food, and I tend to stay on the safe side of that (I do not take him out of the tank or adjust his surroundings during that time).
How is your python doing now? Here are a few photos of Snek, one of which shows him at 6 weeks, and the other two of which are from sometime last year (he is a bit bigger now).
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I love the name Snek! I have a normal ball python named Onyx and she’s a big fatty.

 

[orloffer]

I finally got a few pictures of Snek eating last night! For those who want to look....

Spoiler: Snek eats a rat

Don't mind the paper cutout of the olives.

 

[EverythingDucks]

I don't know much about snakes but she sure is pretty!

 

[Madhouse Pullet]

Congrats! She's gorgeous.

It's been a hot minute since I've kept snakes, but it's like a bicycle right?..

Snakes need heat to digest food. What is the temp on the warm side of her enclosure?

As far as the light, what type of light is it? Is it intended for heat?

Thank you!
The temperature has been between 85-90. She seems to be doing fine; drinking and active during the night and at dusk. I mean, I THINK she is doing well for her first week.
I'm not sure about the light but the color is a fuchsia or purple but I do know it's not the one I use for the chicks.
I think my husband, John found the poop yesterday

 

[Teneniel]

An active, eating ball python is incredible, so I’d say you’re doing great! They do not need full spectrum light like lizards do. If it’s the only source of heat, just keep it on, especially after feeding. You don’t need to do a night drop in temperature unless you’re planning to breed.

Keep an eye on behavior and she’ll tell you if it’s too hot or too cold. As long as she can regulate and hide on either side of the cage you should be good!

I usually saw poops 3-4 days after feeding size appropriate meals. Longer if it’s cooler.

 

[RiverOtter]

What a pretty snake! I have a ball python, Betty Boop, and 2 corn snakes. Your baby looks pretty happy!

My kids and I love Snake Discovery's youtube channel. It's really educational. You should check it out - no Google-fu required, lol.
Great name, btw. We're fans here too.