Quote Originally Posted by Soldierzgurl79 View Post
I just purchased a ball python & need some advice before he arrives. I have read many things & most are conflicting so I'm a little on what to get. I have only owned a corn before.

I am the wife of a veteran w/ kids & on a budget...please take that into account when answering!

1) what's the best substrate? was looking into eco earth.

2) best thermometer & humidity thermometer

3) best tank setup

4) any other advice ???????????
Welcome! I'm very happy that you have come here to get advice before your Lil one shows up.

1. I use eco earth in my tank set up and paper towels in my tub set ups. Both work fine. Paper towels are cheaper just not as astheticly pleasing.

2. Most of us use an accurite digital indoor outdoor probed thermometer to measure our temps. You can find them at walmart for about 12 $.

3. I used to think tanks were the Way to go until I found out about using tubs. There is a great thread on here by one of our members that shows how to properly set up s tub. They are cheap being about 5-10 for the tub. Compared to 50+for a tank.
Hopefully someone can link you to that thread and to our care sheet. Those two will tell you everything you pretty much need to know.

Good luck!
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