I just got my first ball python a few days ago. I work at a pet store and someone just came in and left an empty aquarium with the snake in it and a regular light bulb. BUT, we don't sell reptiles so he couldn't stay there and that also means I'm not familiar with reptile care. So I took him home and got a hide, coconut bark substrate, heating light bulbs (blue and red), and frozen rats. I also made a separate bin to feed him in out of an under bed bin. I did a bit of research on how to care for and feed my new snake, but I still don't understand how the under tank heaters work. Will they be a fire hazard sitting directly between the tank and the wooden stand? And how do I control the temperature? Do they come with a thermostat? Also, does anyone have any recommendations for the brand? I've read that some of them die quickly or don't work well or burn the snake. Thanks for any information!