I currently have my snake in a 40 gallon breeder, UTH, and red light bulb to get accurate temps for cool and warm side. My UTH and red light is on 24/7 since my house gets cold. I do allow little sunlight in my room to allow day/night cycles.

Now my question is what substrate is better for my ball python cypress mulch, or coconut fiber?

Also I eventually want to get my snake out of a glass tank eventually. I hate screen lids! I still want a display setup though. Any suggestions?