first snake
So i have always found snakes intriguing but my parents have never been okay with it so that dream had to wait. Well i have recently gotten an apartment and now am looking to get a snake. i have done quite a bit of research on them and believe myself to be ready. Because i have never owned a snake before i want a ball python due to how little maintenance they require compared to some other snakes. Someone i know had a 55 gallon glass tank with a locking lid that i was able to get and that's all i have so far. i have also contacted a friend of my mother and this is what i was recommended:
"I would go with a 100 watt basking bulb (Zoomed), Lamp fixture (Flukers). A mix of Eco earth bedding and Reptibark (zoomed) A large water dish big enough for the snake to fit in (Brand Doesnt matter) A large piece of driftwood for the hot side of the tank for basking (opposite the water dish) and your two thermometers for hot/cool side"
I want to provide my snake everything it needs to live a long and a happy life so does what i was told fit all the requirements for a ball python? i have done plenty of research and have more and more questions popping up in my head as I read more. will my tank be okay sitting on my hardwood floor or should i get a stand of some sorts? will a 100 watt bulb be enough for my snake? what are the general thoughts on CHE/UTHs? I know that two is the minimum for hiding spots, but should i get more?
I am not planning on purchasing the animal until my tank is set up fully and all my questions are answered to the point where i feel comfortable in my knowledge of how to care for a ball python.
Thank you in advance for all the help you guys can provide
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