Quote Originally Posted by P5YCHO1192 View Post
Thanks guys i just got the stuff today ,aspen,heat mat,leaves for cover,2x hides and a waterdish also a thermometer but can you clear something up for me though ? The guy in the petstore says i dont need a thermostat and i also dont need a hygrometer...to give you an idea>>>> the heat mat is an ultratherm 6x11 which is fine for the time being (in size i mean).
Also i wont be getting the snake for a few weeks as the only two babies in there are being force-fed so if they dont eat by themselves im going to order in another one and make sure he/she eats before i get it.I have a big waterdish so humidity should be no problem and i'll mist everyday i can upload pics soon if you like ...
The guy at the petstore is WRONG. :/ And sadly, that is usually the case.

You do need a thermostat and you do need a hygrometer.

I would recommend not getting the snake from the petstore because as you said, they are force feeding them which you should never need to do with a healthy BP. I would search for a good breeder around you or see if there is a local reptile show you can go to. You will find that buying directly from the breeder you are going to get a healthy baby who costs half as much as those petstore snakes. Most people sell their normal BPs for around $25.