Hey All!!!

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Originally Posted by RetiredJedi

Welcome. I agree that you should forego the tank and use a tub. Checkout this thread by Vypyrz that is very detailed-- Basic Tub Setup --. I think this will keep you and you BP very happy. It also shows how to do a stand alone rack but if you don't want to go that far just read and setup your tub like the first part of the tutorial.

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I would suggest also that you have the enclosure setup about a week prior to getting your new BP to make sure the temps/humidty are ok and then all you do is put the BP in and everything is set. That way you don't have to make adjustments while the BP is in there and taking a chance of stressing him/her out more (like during the time they are getting adusted to the new environment) and things just get compounded from there.

Thanks again for all the replies.

I have plenty of time right now to learn more and prepare as I shouldn't get one until August or so when I move out of my current apartment, I feel that would stress him/her out too much moving from on environment to another. Also, what I would plan on doing is getting an enclosure set up and going a couple of weeks prior to getting the Python, and practice keeping my tempuratures level, and making sure I am learning everything properly.

Thanks so much again, and like i said earlier, I do not plan on spending 600 at all, way out of my range, between 50-100 is where im looking.

I'd just like to say Welcome! If you've never had reptiles before, I can tell you it's an amazing adventure owning one (or more!!) :) If you find you like BP's then be prepared to want more, as a lot of people say it's an addiction! I'm more of a leopard gecko addict but I love my BP too.

Good luck and I hope you have a great time with your future BP! I would add something but it looks like everyone else has taken care of the details.

Welcome!

Good advice given so far, and I'll add in that I recommend a tub setup over a clunky tank setup also. Holds temps and humidity better, cheaper, and very easy to transport (or hide) if need be.

15qt-41qt tubs range from $5-$8 at Walmart, a UTH ~$20 or so from a petstore, a GOOD thermostat will be $100+ but I'm sure others can suggest a nice one that's cheaper (I use Reptile Basic's VE-200 for my racks, $115 and it's a proportional thermostat) or a lamp dimmer for a short-term regulator for $10 at Home Depot, aluminum HVAC tape if needed if the UTH doesn't stick to the tub, some binder clips or luggage straps to secure the lid ($2 or so for binder clips), and you can get a cheap dog bowl for $3 at walmart and some fake brush and hides there too. Digital thermometer for ~$10 and I use a temp gun also ~$30 from Lowes to check hot and cold spots.