Need Some Help

[mattchibi]

Here's the main important things you will need to know the brand / exact specifications whether youre using a tub or tank setup. It would also help to mention how old your bp is/what size he is.

Undertank heater- Go with the ZooMed ReptiTherm undertank heater.. it works like a charm. For a hatchling, you could get the 10-20 gallon, but they make them kind of small. I use the 30-40 gallon one on my 20 gallon tank (30x12x12) and it works perfectly.

Thermostat- You can choose to use a dimmer to control your uth, but its not the best solution. Best solution would be to get a thermostat. There are cheaper on/off thermostats, that just turn on when it hits a cool temp, and turns off when it gets too hot. Ranco is a good on/off thermostat that costs about $80. If you want to spend a little more for something that will last you a lifetime, Herpstat (by Spyder Robotics) makes a proportional thermostat. This means that it will proportionally raise or lower the heat ouput from the UTH to control the temps more accurately. The cheapest model they have is $109, but its definitely worth it.

Temperature gun- on top of having a thermometer (accurite is the best thermometer, it measures two temperatures inside an enclosure as well as humidity), it is adviseable to have a temperature gun. Reptile Basics Inc (google them) sells very reliable temperature guns, any of the models work fine. I use the cheapest one they have and its been working for me so far.

Everything else is pretty standard / doesnt require a specific brand.

Tank: Get a 10 gal for a hatchling, 20 gal for a juvenile, 40 gal for adult.
Tub: 15 qt for hatchling, 28 qt for juvenile/adult males, 41 qt for adult females.
Substrate: Anything meant for reptiles in a pet store will work fine. I personally use ZooMed's Forest Floor Cypress Mulch, its not the most economical but it works.
Hides: just get one that fits your snake snugly, it should be able to hug the sides of the walls to feel more secure.
Water dish: anything that doesnt tip over

If youre using a glass tank, you may have problems keeping temps and humidity: (not necessarily though, depending on your location)

To help keep ambient temps up, you can use an infrared bulb with a heat lamp. Try to buy the heat lamps at pet stores that have a dimmer attached. And a 60 Watt bulb should be more than sufficient. The heat lamp may not be necessary though, depending on if you live somewhere hot or not.

Good luck, let us know ifyou need more help.