Hello again everyone. I currently have 3 Pythons; 1 adult Pinstripe Ball Python (almost 4 years old) 1 Normal Ball Python (less than 6 months) & 1 Spotted Python (less than 3 months). I'm sure to have more soon but for the sake of my current situation, I'll just talk about these 3. Next month I am planning on building an enclosure for all 3 of them. Typically I would use a wood frame, Plexiglas, & metal screen but since I have an opportunity to ask some professionals, and I want the best housing possible for them, I figure I should ask first and plan accordingly.
Before I start I should mention:
1. I plan to increase my collection
2. I do not like plastic racks that seem cramped for them
3. I plan to breed (however, probably not specific morphs just yet)

If I were to build a 3-tier terrarium or even a side by side sectional, what would be the absolute BEST for the comfort and well-being of my snakes? I was looking at a thread on the Husbandry forum and noticed someone had a terrarium 'how to' and there was a thermostat called 'Herpstat 4'. Looking it up I noticed it was almost $400! That's a bit expensive for me but I understand that I will need to get thermostats for them. Currently I am using UTH's and lights with analog therm/hygom 's. I was thinking of getting "Zoo Med Repti Heat Cable" which is supposed to be good for breeding and it is also 52" long so maybe I can use one to go under all 3 sections? Any ideas on that? Do you like that brand?

1. What's the best-for-your-buck heat source (UTH, Cable, Lights, combination?
2. best-for-your-buck thermostat? I hear the heat should not fluctuate more than a degree or two but with my current set-up it can sometimes move 10 degrees high or low before I catch it, same with humidity. I would like to set the temp and trust that it stays in that spot.
3. Best material for keeping heat and humidity? Plexiglas, wood, & screen?
4. Is there a control that can work the heat for multiple terrariums or do I need separate thermostats for each enclosure?

I know I'm asking a lot of questions but I would really like to get them something built that gives them the best comfort etc. THANK YOU IN ADVANCE!!