I jsut got my first baby BP and i need some help with has tank. I have experience with king snake and milk snakes but never a python. I just have a few questions.

He is currently in a 20G tank with newspaper down, a tissue box that has been cut open and a door added for a hide spot and a good size water container and a understand heater. I have a 50W infared light but im not sure to use it or not. The hot side of the tank is 85-90* with 50-60% humidity.

i have a few questions about a tnak setup

1) What is ok for substrate? I raise chameleons too and am used to a "pretty" green tank. Are something like cedar chips ok for a tank?

2) a log or big stick to climb on?

3) if i use the basking light should it be on 24 hours or only 12?

sorry if these are stupid questions i jsut dont want anything to happen to my little guy



Here is a picture. He is just a normal but his name is Jormundangr