I'm new and just can't get myself to keep my future Baby Ball Python in a tub. I realize that temps and humidity levels are more of a challenge with a tank, but I want to try a tank first, as this snake will be a pet for me and my daughter. She really wants to see the snake( even though I hear they hide a lot)
Here is what we have for a set-up so far:
10 gal. tank with a sliding screen top ( I have a piece of plexiglass that I can cut and drill holes into for ventilation if the humidity and heat start getting out of hand)
Small Fluker's Under Tank Heat Pad.. it measures just over half of the bottom measurements of the 10 gal tank
2 of the Reptile green carpets
2 small hides one for each side, cool and warm
1 water dish about an inch deep
Hydrofarm heat mat thermostat for the UTH
Acurite thermometer and humidity gauge from Walmart
Pet Exotic 2 temp gun

Just was wondering what I should use for lighting since BP's do not need the UV light bulbs? I had another person say that she believed that a UVA will help a BP to shed?

I also have a timer for the lights when we decide what to do about lighting and a regular 8 1/2 inch clamp light from Walmart..

Just looking for recommendations on lights and opinions of anything else we need to make our 1st set-up complete..
Thanks! Bill