ball pythons do not require any type of special lighting. All my bps are in racks, without any lights and they are just fine. You can use a CHE ( ceramic heat emitter ) instead of the lights and that will help with the heat, along with maybe helping keep the humidity right.
Are you using a thermostate with your heat pad? They are essential when using heat pads/heat tape.
No just its just the cheapest one my pet supplies had there is no temp setting just plug in wall and thats it. Its rather small