I'm not sure what's with people and the word "troll" lately.. this thread does not seem anywhere near abnormal.

Steve probably gave the OP some basic keeping advice, hence the heat pad and substrate. Xdues is completely correct, there is NO right way of successfully keeping a snake. If the OP is having success with the way that works for him and his snake, then he should be happy with how he's got everything set up.

Congrats on your new Ball! A nice big Pastel female is definitely an awesome starter .