Thanks for all the good advice. It can be a little confusing when first starting out.... I am going snake supply shopping today to get all we need I hope. I will get a thermostat and better thermometers. I plan on blacking out the back and sides and also putting styrofoam on the outside to better insulate. The room is cooler... what do in do if the heating pad will not keep the ambient temp up above 75? Do I use a heat bulb then? I put the water bowl close to the heat pad and also keep a moist sponge in the corner to try to keep the humidity up. Do the hides have to be the same? Also, my daughter really loves this this guy and wants to hold him. I try to keep it at a minimum. Is handling really bad for him? He does not seem to mind it. I do try to discourage it but she loves him sooo much!!

Can we keep two snakes in one enclosure? AFTER I get this one all figured out, I already want another one !! I wish I had lots of $$. I would get several cause I just LOVE all the cool colors and patterns. They really are living art !!!