from when I had a ball and moved to carpets the care didn't change that much. I offer a warm end and cool end that varies a lot so almost any python can find a happy medium for them. It ranges from about 89 to about 80 in most of my cages. Some people thing balls should be warmer, but mine at great and shed pretty good. Humidity is the only thing that I'd bump up and I probably should have on my ball. I live in AL where humidity is always high anyways. 65% + on most days. Carpets are super easy to care for and eat much better than balls from what I've seen. I'm sure some of the members have some savage eating ball pythons. As Anthony C. puts it (IIRC) internal hydration is key. If you have more specific questions people would probably be more inclined to answer.