Hello! I am planning on getting a male baby Pastel Ball Python hopefully this semester (I'm in college). I have made a list of supplies I want/need to get for my ball python. I have done plenty of research (and more) but advice would be greatly appreciated. If you believe I am missing something on my list or don't think something on my list is appropriate for a ball python, feel free to add to my list!

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Baby Pastel Ball Python $59.00 + $49.99 Shipping (XYZ Reptiles)
What are your thoughts on this company?

Thermometer Humidity Gauge (two) $14**
One for each side of the tank!

Exo Terra 36 x 18 x 12 Glass Terrarium $149.99***
I realize this is a large tank for a baby, but I will provide my bp with plenty of decorations and hides so he feels comfortable and not so out in the open.

Zoo Med ReptiRock Water Dish $10.12*
Will be getting a large.

Zoo Med Forest Floor (ordering two) $29.98 total****
What is your experience with this substrate?

Zoo Med Reptitherm Under Tank Heater $24.99*
Would the 30-40 gallon 8x12 size be okay?

Feeding Tongs $6.29**

Exo Terra Small Forest Branch $6.53****

Conceptual Creations 13 x 9 x 5 Hideaway $13.19*****
Is this size okay?

Exo Terra Small Moss Vines $10.49*

Conceptual Creations Large Bark Log Reptile Hideaway $12.99*****
Is this size okay?

LATOW Kitchen Scale $11.98**

Pangea Mossy Vine $12.99*

Suction Cup Tree Branch $11.99*

Reptology Green and Red Hanging Vine $8.99*

Suction Cup With Vine Hook (six) total of $3.54*
They each can hold up to three pounds. Should I get the three pound or six pound suction cup hooks? Are a quantity of six okay or should I get more?

Exo Terra Large Ficus Hanging Silk Plant $12.99

Zoo Med Reptisafe Water Conditioner (two) total of $6.98
For the drinking water.

Reptile Thermostat $33.99**
Where exactly do I place this?

Zoo Med Medium Terrarium Moss $4.99*

Temperature Gun $13.99**

Conceptual Creations Mistr $4.59*****
It's just a fine mist spray bottle. I'm going to fill it with water and mist the tank.

F10 SC Veterinary Reptile Disinfectant (3.4 oz) $19.99*
For cleaning the enclosure.

Sea Grape Leaf Litter $5.99*

Zoo Med Wipe Out Disinfectant $5.99*
For cleaning the enclosure.

(*=pangea reptiles
**amazon
***=petsmart
****=chewy
*****=petco)

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Notes:

My ball python will be fed hopper mice (that is what the company I am getting my snake from is feeding and recommended). I am going to start with buying 8-10 hopper mice and go from there. I am ordering from South Florida Rodents.

I will spot clean the tank AT LEAST every other day. I will entirely clean the enclosure once a month. I will switch between using F10 and Zoo Med Wipe Out every other month.

The top of the tank is a mesh(?) filter separated into four sections. I plan on covering 3/4 of the tank lid with aluminum file to help trap in humidity. Would it be okay to put stickers on the top of the aluminum foil just to make the top of the tank look nice?

I plan on not holding my ball python after I get him and place him in his cage for a week so he can get well adjusted to his new environment without added stress.

This is my first reptile and I am very excited. I'm not kidding when I say that my future ball python is the first thing I think of when I get up in the morning!

Also, I am registering my ball python as an emotional support animal. I have depression and anxiety and I believe a pet will be a great deal of help and will benefit my mental health. Animals are very beneficial for helping people.

Hopefully I'm not forgetting to add something. Anyway, advice is appreciated. Thank you!

-Victoria