New to the world of BPs & need some advice!

[jclaiborne]

Welcome to the site!

If you haven't already check out these threads:

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

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

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

Cage temps are going to be your first priority, no part of the cage should ever get below 75 F. Ideally the cool side of the cage should be between 78-82 F and the hot side should be between 88-92 F.

It sounds like you are on the right track. If you setup your cue the way it is shown in the cage setup thread I linked to you should be able to get the right temperatures without too much trouble.

As always great advice!

you shouldnt worry too much about heat as in the wild it is unpratictible, as long as it stays between 24 and 30 degrees C (75-86) roughly and prefrebly a bit colder in the night. If your snake feels cold or hot than just change it but if he seems ok then don't worry about it.

I understand what you are trying to say, however please don't give misleading information. Temps are vital to having a healthy reptile. If your temps are off it can throw your humidity off leading to bad sheds, going off feed, etc.