I have a 6 x 8 uth I could put under the tank too, but I was worried about them getting burnt cause I don't have a way (yet) to regulate the temp...

I can use plastic containers with holes cut in the sides as temporary hides, right? At least till my check comes and I can get them the right ones. Any recommendations? Are the heavier rock looking ones they sell at the pet store better than a plastic flower pot? I personally prefer the idea of a terra cotta pot with a hole chipped in, but this isn't about me.....

I'd way rather go with the more pricey of the thermostat options you suggested at this point, I want it to last and the dial looks like a pia, does anyone have anything particularly good or bad to say about the Johnson or the Ranco? I'll do more research comparing the two tomorrow....

A friend has some dial themometers I can have till I get my check, (I'll get two acurites then, almost everyone on every forum I've read recommends these) I'm out to pick them up tonight, so I'll let you guys know what their temps are to make sure everything is ok for now. He has some of that expanding coco bark stuff too, would that be a good idea to put down to increase humididty? Weather.com say's the humdity here is 39%, I haven't seen either of them shed yet so I don't know if that's a problem, but I assume it is...

And any suggestions for dividing the tank? Is this really important? (Don't answer that, I know it is...) If I put on in a Rubbermaid tub (with air holes) he's gonna get too cold, right?

And how soon should I try to feed them? No money issue here, I have rats.... Sadly I originally thought these snakes would be an easy addition, I breed for friends with snakes (who also it appears know nothing about bp, he thinks their fine with out a hide, their happy, always cuddling in a corner together... . ) Once I get all set up it I'll be fine, but right now I'm pulling my hair out with amazement at the misinformation!!! I went to the pet store to look at prices, etc and the employees didn't see why I was so concerned about my snakes, one told me it sounds like I already have a perfect setup.... Why is there such conflicting views out there?