Tank Setup

[Elise.m]

I don't think you'll really need all that substrate in the tank. When you get your thermostat, tape the probe onto the heat mat (outside the tank, on the bottom) and then just put enough substrate to cover the bottom. That way you'll control the highest temp that your bp can get at, and you won't have to worry about him burning himself on the glass.

Also, you might want to remove the bamboo climbing things, because even though a ball would probably use it, they're terrestrial and are pretty clumsy climbers, so you wouldn't want him to fall off and hurt himself.

As for the feeding, if I were you I would just feed whatever he was already eating (at least for the first couple feedings) and then try to switch him over if you want after he's more adjusted to his new home.

If you're BP is in the tank, the hottest spot he could get to is IN the tank. So, why would you put the thermometer outside of the tank? Some people put it outside, some people put it inside. I personally put it inside.

The bamboo is fine, the cage isn't a high one and there's no sharp edges for him to fall on. He should be fine.

Also, just so you're prepared, get a spray bottle for misting. You won't need it during the winter most likely, but in the summer you'll use it a few times. The advice about the plexiglass or aluminum foil on the screen is very good, I had to do that to my 20g.