Alright, so I have around $200 saved up to buy a Ball Python, I've been planning to buy one for over a year now, and have spent that time researching BP's and how to care for them, and i think i may be able to buy one now.. I don't have a cage, and plan on making one from a bin. Now, bear with me here, as I am going to need some help.

1. Can someone please link me to how to make a bin cage for a BP.? What size, how many holes, ect.

2. Is my $200 enough to get a BP? I'm not looking for any super crazy morphs, Normals are the cheapest i think? I was thinking of getting one of those. I already have a non-digital thermometer and hygrometer, and a red heat bulb.

3. Any tips for a first time reptile owner?