Hi-
Im pretty new to the group. (Brand new baby BP owner & first time snake owner) Ive Read a LOT of this forum + care sheets and VERY thankful for all the info. Just wondered if I could lay out a few things Straight forward to get your opinions and make sure I have it right.

Heating- We are currently using a UTH and Lights- we have a basking light for day and a "night light" for evening. Not sure either Light is necessary and maybe we should have CHE? (its a glass tank & kept in an upstairs bedroom- which stays warm and has bright sun - and of course the tank is not in direct sunlight thought

Thermostats- Ordering Hydro farm (thought this was ok for a person with one snake- 1 tank for now?)

Thermometer- Accu-rite with probe- for temp & humidity (Can someone explain exactly how/where they place their probes again for best readings)

Timers?? are these necessary for turning on & off lights, etc? I dont see much info on them here. but wondered about them for if we were a way for a night, etc.

Covers- its currently only open screen with lights on top. But im starting to feel/learn thats not enough & lights may be drying it out too much? Ive seen towels on top, tinfoil, plexi-glass....any favorites?

THANKS for your patience with a New snake owner!
Lisa