First ball python! Could use some guidance.

[TheBallPython]

Another question. I got a temporary hydrometer from Petco but I am really looking to get a better one (as I've heard these are really inaccurate). What do you recommend I get? I was thinking acurite after hearing so much about them on here, but then I saw they can also be inaccurate? I have no idea what to get?

[DestinyLynette]

Herpstats are recommended and trusted by everyone I've spoken to. They're expensive but worth it. I have a Herpstat 1 coming in tomorrow / Wednesday. Check out spyderrobotics.com.

[sho220]

Another question. I got a temporary hydrometer from Petco but I am really looking to get a better one (as I've heard these are really inaccurate). What do you recommend I get? I was thinking acurite after hearing so much about them on here, but then I saw they can also be inaccurate? I have no idea what to get?

I have a couple of Accurites and they've been pure garbage. I always hear people rave about them, but mine show a 30-40% difference in humidity between the two, and the temps are always 10+ degrees off...at least. I don't know if I got bum ones, or they were damaged somehow, or what...

A good Infrared Temp gun is invaluable. I can check every tub in all three racks in about a minute and I can rely on the readings. Lowe's/Home Depot usually have them fairly cheap.

As far as measuring humidity, I gave up on the Accurites and just wing it. Being on the east coast, humidity isn't really an issue so I'm lucky there.

Best 20 bucks you can spend http://www.lowes.com/pd_73790-56005-IRT207_0