Hello, I’m new to the site and I have some quick questions that I am looking for answers to. I’ve been reading other threads on here gathering information and applying that to what I own. Here are the questions I have come up with:



Preliminary information - The setup I have now is as follows: 20 gallon tank with mesh slide and lock top, half log in warm end, water dish in cool end, two heat lamps – one with typical 75W that runs on and off in 12hr cycles (via timer) lamp in it and the other with 60W black light lamp that stays on 24/7, dirt-like flooring in cage, grapevine twig, and round tape backed thermometer and humidity meter. I have an 8-12 (not sure) month old ball python living in the cage, and I have had it for a couple of months now.



My first question, is in general, how is my set up for the snake? Is there anything I need to change immediately or in the future?



Secondly, where should the humidity be, and is there a better system available (around $50-60) for reading the temperature and humidity levels in the cage?



My final question is about having two hiding spots. Is that completely necessary? I do have a half log (which has been frowned upon by previous threads) in the warm end, but do I need another one in the cool end, and if so, what type should I buy? If I put another half log in there it seems like I will be running short on room in the cage and I will be moving the water dish awfully close to the light/heat source.



Any and all suggestions and comments will be appreciated.



Thanks,

Atreyu’s dad