Also I read all u need in some terra cotta pots with a hole broken in them for hides, Is this true? IF so Ill go out and pick some up today also I went and looked at bedding and I was thinking of getting the aspen shavings but there was also the reptibark which was recommended to me by another snake owner I know. Is there any advantages to either? If not Im just going to go get the aspen. Im also having trouble finding a Digital thermometer/hygrometer locally. Any suggestions? My other questions is I read that you want to have a water dish big enough for him to soak but then I also read on another caresheet that it is not neccesary. Should I get one for hm to soak in just to be safe?