Hi

I'm thinking about getting a ball python and need to know what all I really need.

1.)I have a 40 gallon tank. Do I need to upgrade? It's going to be a baby but I hear they grow fast and I'm getting a male. (from pet smart)

2.)I hear different stories about the heating pads. Are they good?

3.)The humidity. I don't really understand how I control this. Can someone please explain it to me?

4.)I have pretty much got the whole bedding thing down but can I use mulch?

5.)When feeding do I hold the mouse by the tail and feed the snake? I saw a video were someone was using what looked like tongues.

6.)Handling. I hear your not suppose to do it after you get the snake so that it can get to know its home first. Is this true. Do I have to wait like three days after I get it before handling.

7.)As far as the set up what all is need inside and out side of the cage. I don't have a money issue so please just tell me what all I need.

Thanks a lot for all that respond!!