For a 2 years old male, I think he look in good shape. Not because he got many owner that he isn't. I hope you are giving him his last home .

Like others said, he looks normal and in shed.

You don't need to provide him with a light. They need heat. Give him a hot spot of 90-95F and a gradient that goes to 82-85 and he should be quite fine

Some books are quite old and the information in them can be inacurate. Lot of information/guide have come to help us there so far. Look online for caresheets, it should help you.

here is some :
http://www.ballpython.ca/care.html
http://www.newenglandreptile.com/CareBall.html

Good luck with him
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