It's true budgets suck, but with the proper priorities thanks Daigga! there is no reason your snake won't be happy in no time!

Something you may want to look at, after the thermostat, when you are getting larger food... look around at breeders in the area. I buy from a site called RodentPro.com that ships bulk rats. While this is not a good option for you, it means that these people are getting properly sized food items at a buck a piece and can maybe turn around and help you out without charging 2 dollars for a tiny mouse like petstores do.

Now everyone pretend I didn't say that, I'm sure it illegal some how.