So what about heating?

[The Serpent Merchant]

Stay as far away from glass tanks as possible, tubs or PVC cages are the way to go.

Here is a thread on tubs:

http://ball-pythons.net/forums/showt...Basics...*DUW*

Here is a thread on PVC cages:

http://ball-pythons.net/forums/showt...With-Pictures!

Thermostats and thermometers are different, a thermometer measures temperature and a thermostat regulates temperature.

You need both. I've already recommended good thermostats do here is a good thermometer.

These are sold at Walmart for $12 and measure 2 temperatures and humidity.