I have decided that the next time I go to a reptile show and find a ball python that I like, I'm bringing it home. I won't repeat the same mistake of finding a wonderful snake but not getting it due to not having anything set up. To help me keep track and I'm more than willing to take suggestion, I figured I would post my shopping list.
-tub *done* I bought a 16 qt/15 L sterilite. I figured the size was a good for a baby bp and can grow into it.
-Heating
https://beanfarm.com/products/ultrat...nt=24905300361
-thermostate (One day I will get a herpstat but they are a little pricey)
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000NZZG3S...d=8EJI058T91TX
-thermometer
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001BO8CUE...d=8EJI058T91TX
-heat gun
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...GWBBIGK9&psc=1
-hides x2
-substrate (I heard reptile prime was a good substrate but I'm still doing some research
-water bowel
-reptile safe water thing
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...KIKX0DER&psc=1
-prongs
-plastic foliage for tub
-rats (will most likely buy some at the show but what's a good online place?)
-SNAKE!!!
i'm also super pleased to find that there is a reptile vet close to me and my apartment is fine with snakes. 2 of the biggest hurdles.