So monday i will be introducing a new member to my animal family. Im getting my first ball python and have gathered so so so much useful information from this site. Ive written down just about evvvvvery trick of the trade that may be useful in just about every bp situation. Bottom line..i wanna do it right..and be prepared for anything. The one that has overloaded my brain is heating and equipment.this has been my brain
--------->" heat pad? lamp? no lamp?both? wtf? CHE...maybe that...no no...maybe this.....wait...thermostat? can i get that at home depot or lowes?...dimmers! timers!!! baaaahh!"

then my brain turns to smush...
can anyone tell me straight up, cut and dry, WHAT i should be using for my first time owning...WHERE i can get it and HOW i should have it arranged....thank you soooo much :]