Welcome to the site!

Here are some good threads to start out with:

Care: http://ball-pythons.net/forums/showt...ius)-Caresheet

Cage Heating: http://ball-pythons.net/forums/showt...t-Thermometers

Basic Cage Setups:

Tank: http://ball-pythons.net/forums/showt...With-Pictures!

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

Professionally Made Reptile Cage: http://ball-pythons.net/forums/showt...With-Pictures!