Here is a list of the things I'm going to be getting in the next few months for my first BP.

Either 1 40qt/67qt Sterilite Tub or 1 32qt 4 drawer rack system from Herp Enclosures.
(Price: 1 40qt= $7 67qt= $8 1 32qt 4 drawer rack= $200)

Flexwatt Heat Tape (I'm not sure how much or what size or how to put it all together but I'm hoping that someone here can help me. I'll be ordering from Reptile Basics. They say they can do the connections before shipping. What does that mean?)
(Price: 3"= $2.20 Wire/Clip/Insulator set= $5)

Thermostat (anyone want to suggest a good brand. I'm looking at Helix. Is that any good.)
(Price: Helix DBS1000= $130)

PE-1 Infrared Temp Gun (Says its better than buying stick on reptile thermometers. Anyone have any experience or comments about this item?)
(Price: $25)

My Weigh 7001DX Precision Digital Scale (Because I want to keep accurate measurements on my snake/s.
(Price: $39)

Hides (Might someone point me in the direction of a site that sells hides? Or I can look in my local petstore and see if they carry them)
(Price: I estimate around $8/per)

Newspaper (This is free and I can possibly get it from work.)
(Price: Free)

Any other things I'll need?

So far costs:
$230-$420