This 4 links is a basic read about husbandry...

http://ball-pythons.net/forums/showt...Husbandry-FAQs

http://ball-pythons.net/forums/showt...thon-CARESHEET

http://ball-pythons.net/forums/showt...p-w-pics-*DUW*

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

My personal favorites are racks... depend on animal size and numbers You choose different size...

For beginner I will recomend RBI Rack with belly heat Plus basic herpstat thermostat

http://www.reptilebasics.com/iris-sw...y-or-back-heat with belly heat is 299 with Shipping Included

Hepstat 1 is perfect option for 1 rack

http://www.spyderrobotics.com/home/products.html

If you Start wit Babies same rack with mounted tub dividers is perfect option

http://www.reptilebasics.com/rack-sy...l-tub-divider/

Hope that helps a little and welcome to BP.net