I have a ball python and I would like to be taking the proper care for him/her. Right now the snake is living in a 20g long tank. I know I will have to upgrade later or possibly soon. He has a hide, and I will need to get another. I have aspen for substrate, and a decent size water dish for him to drink or go into, but he does not go into the water dish at all. I have also a undertank heater, and will be doing something with that so it is putting out right temp instead of to high or low.

My question right now is about humidity. I see that ball pythons need 50% humidity. I was thinking about purchasing the Zoo Med Repti Fogger and Terraeium Humidifier as well as a hydrometer. I was wondering if people recommend getting this fooger? Also what hydrometer would you recommed? Is the All Living Things circle guage one good?

Last question, doesn't deal with humidity, I just thought about it while typing. Is it bad that he doesn't go in the water dish to submerge him/herself? Also what size tank would be best for the snake in its permanent stage? I was thinking about building one out of wood to make it look nice from the outside as well, but not sure if wood would be best?