I do think you need to start from step one and just get the basic needs of the snake care down. The book mentioned is prob the best it's also a iBook on your Ipad (paper book are for old people) but there is plenty of Internet info a you just have to find what is true ball python care or a care sheet just to sell more add ons from there stores.
That being said everyone here could be alittle help instead of condescending. We know you know more than us on this subject so us newbs have come here looking for answers from you pros . (something I missed here too)
after the petco flyer failed us and we found out the $200 "snake" aquarium we got was a bad idea for are snake, we came here so be helpful with your knolage not mean.
dont use soap on your snake it is fine for you your dog your cat you and most things with hair but no snakes
the news paper is gonna get all bunched up but that's cuz that's how they like it to hide no need to tape and the sticky is no good on scales
as for breeding I've got no experience in the matter (yet) but think your conditions aren't the best to make it happen but I don't know that's why I come here and read as much as I can
gday sir