First off, Welcome to BP.net. You couldn't have found a better on-line community.

Second, please read this:
http://www.ball-pythons.net/forums/s...ad.php?t=56846

Basicly, you've made almost every mistake a first timer can make, LOL. Don't let it get you down, we can fix it up in no time.

- If you're going to use a glass cage, you need to cover 3 sides of it with some black foam-core. Helps hold in the heat, and provides security for your BP.

- Please take that log hide back to petstore guy and smack him in the cranium with it...J/K. Those hides are almost worse than nothing at all. You need a hide that the snake can really HIDE in...something like this is the way to go:
http://www.reptilebasics.com/Hide-Boxes-p-1-c-282.html

- Ditch those stick on temp things on the glass. They measure temps in the wrong area, and are very inaccurate anyway. Go to Wally World and pick up an Accurite Temp/Hygrometer combo for $14.

- Please control your UTH with at least a lamp dimmer from Home Depot, or better yet a Thermostat from Herpstat or Helix. UTH's can run up to 125 degrees if left uncontrolled.

- Don't worry about decluttering your cage. Actually, the more stuff in there the better up to a certain point. BPs need to feel cloistered to be secure and happy.

Again, please read the thread I gave you and welcome to BP.net. Please feel free to post any questions you have.