I went into a local petstore in west cork, ireland, today.
I keep rabbits, ferrets, goats, dogs, canaries, and a fire salamander.Though I have nursed countless slow worms back to health after cat attacks in the UK, as you may or may not know already, there are no wild snakes in Ireland.
Anyway, I am fond of all things living and have always had an urge to keep a snake or two.
There was a royal python there, had been there for a week apparently.About 2ft long, maybe a little more.
I lifted her out and she seemed plump and calm.
I made a decision to take her home as the shop conditions struck me as less than perfect, I have arranged to collect her tomorrow, so need to come up with something soon to make her more comfortable
I do take the welfare of my animals very seriously and am prepared to devote time and money into creating a comfortable habitat for her.
Please give me a simple shopping list, ideally using the tank.I have bought a heating pad but need to find a thermostat, the petshop didnt have one . . .and I have 6 frozen slightly hairy baby mice.I have also two heavy terracota chicken brick type things which I thought might make good hides.
I have been reading for hours now, but have found this site most user friendly so far.I have more time and motivation,than money.thanks to you all in advance. p.p.

I have a 4ft by 12" by 18"high glass tank lying dormant.
At the moment there is no lid