I believe you guys, just not my dad. He's strange like that, but it's kind of understandable you never know who could be telling a fib online. I've been apart of forums for years now so I am very trusting in what people say on forums.
Guess what, though! I looked on southern california edison and it gave him proof it will only cost very little to heat the snakey! =D He has agreed that I can get a ball python! yay!