I'm getting my first Ball Python soon.

[Skittles1101]

I am getting a tub for it.I am most likely getting a juvenile,the Power doesn't go out that often but when it does it's never out longer then a few hours,I'll keep that in mind to find another heat source.

You should look into the 40 hour heat packs they sell for if you lose power. I live in the north too, and it gets cold quick with a power outage!