ball python heating and humidity trouble

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Originally Posted by mcallisterjack

well im new at this
so bear with me what do you mean by substrate?
yeah i have two hide boxes but i made a substitue out ouf cardbord untill i get a little more money.. what are the prefered hide boxes ?
also the acu-rite is it at petsmart or petco ? would i have to order it online ?
and what is the correct wattage ? cause the bulb the guy sold me is like a 100 watts or something idk ?
and to measure my temps is just a thermometer that you stick on the side of the tank...same with the humidity gage thing.. both purchased at petco.

i have a ten gallon aquarium that im just using till it gets bigger and when i have more money to afford the larger tank..
i just wanna know what the best options are to make sure the tank is in good condtions for the while i have my snake in this enclosure to ensure the snakes good health...

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Maybe next time you get a pet you'll actually read a bit about it BEFORE getting it.