Welcome! and congrats on your excellent decision to get a ball!
Here's some things I've picked up so far on my short venture into the herp world.
First off, get very familiar with the care sheets! Make a list of everything you'll need to get a good setup running, and do a dry run to make sure temp and humidity is dialed in before coming home with your new guy or gal.
A word on your housing:
I know I was opposed to the idea of a rack when I first got my ball, but now I can't wait til I save up enough to get mine up and running. Mostly so I can fill it with more snakesThat said, be careful, because few people are able to stop at just one ball python!
A rack or even a standalone tub is way more economical than going through countless terrariums and tanks. It's also much easier to maintain.
I'm definitely kicking myself now when I think of how much money I've spent on reptile 'junk' that I don't really need. Definitely skip the aquarium that many pet shops recommend. Get a $10 tub at Walmart, or if you want something more aesthetic, go for a quality PVC setup.
Also,be prepared to make mistakes
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