Questions on setting up my tank..

I would probably buy 3 sets of clips: two for the long side and one for the short side. As for how much to cover, I would cover most of it. Just leave a little space where your lamp is.

Cover 80-90% of the mesh top with tinfoil or plexiglass. Since I live in Maryland, during the summer we are fine with just the UTH on, and it keeps the humidity around 50%. But it gets pretty chilly in the winter and we need the extra heat from the heat lamp to keep the ambient temps in the 80's, but no matter where you live it will destroy your humidity. I only leave a square of mesh open where the heat lamp is, and use a spray bottle to mist at least once a day. Also, I don't know what age snake you were looking at, but a 55gal is going to be HUGE for any baby or juvenile Ball Python. My adult female Ball is in a 40gal breeder. I just wouldn't suggest a younger Ball because the large spaces tend to stress them out, and a stressed snake doesn't do well at all.

Ok thank you all very much. I currently dont have a BP I am looking to buy one. I am just trying to get everything good and set up before I get it. I have looked everywhere around here no one has one so I am looking if anyone knows of anybody

What is your budget like? Are you looking for a morph or normal? Adult? Are you willing to pay for shipping?

You want to get your BP from a reputable breeder. If you're willing to pay shipping, there are lots of people on here that have animals for sale (Look at the wanted/for sale section). If you don't want to pay shipping, look for local breeders. I know there are one or two around San Antonio and one in Dallas. I'm not sure what part of Texas you live in. I would definitely google search breeders in Texas. Then check out the fauna BOI to see if they are reputable or not.

who are the fauna BOI ? do they have a website? i live 3 hours from dallas and my husband works close to SA lol.. I really dont want a morph dont have that kinda money right now. looking for normal like maybe sub adult or anything thats not real little.. I have a 55 gal tank to put whatever in i mean i guess i could get a baby i would just have to clutter the tank. but just let me know.. aint no one near me got one havent searched dallas

I would look into getting one shipped. Then you can search ANY breeder who ships and they will ship the animal to your house overnight. Shipping is usually $50-$60.

Here's the BOI. You look up their name and see if they are a "good guy" or "bad guy". Never buy from anyone who's listed as a "bad guy". http://www.faunaclassifieds.com/foru...splay.php?f=13

If you don't want one shipped, browse through Craig's List or at a petshop. Most people don't recommend buying form either of these places, but if you want a normal, they both have them. Usually you can get an adult normal for about $50-$100 on Craig's List. Just make sure it looks healthy.

The BOI:
http://www.faunaclassifieds.com/foru...splay.php?f=13

Also, there ARE cheaper morphs.

Pastels are about $150.
Spiders are fairly cheap as well

the bp i did have i got from petsmart.. he died or she? so im trying to steer clear of pet shops lol iv looked on craigslist noone around here has anything.. will look at that website. most places iv looked shipping is $50

ok for my 55 gal tank what size uth would i need? small med large extra large?