Definitely read A LOT!!!! Watch videos, read some more, watch some more, etc.

I'd suggest, too, to take some time to really research what it is you would like to make. Research the different options of making that combo you'd like to make.

Start building your patience! 3-6 months of pairing/building; 1-1/2 months of waiting for eggs after ovulation; 2 months of waiting for hatching; and the longest wait of all is after they've pipped, they take FOREVER (24-ish hours) to come out of their eggs (lol)!

Breeding ball pythons is not rocket science. There are many opinions of things you should do. Realize that there is a lot of conflicting information and opinion of what supposedly "must" be done, but many successful breeders don't necessarily follow all of those opinions. I don't bother to worry about a cooling period to get the females in the mood, or whatever it's supposed to do, for one example.

Best of all, welcome to a great, expensive hobby, and make sure you're enjoying it!