Quote Originally Posted by reptilover22 View Post
Hi,

Now just to make sure, here is all of what I will have (I have nearly all of it but still need to get a few things from the list):

-Terrarium: 36 x 18 x 12 with a screen top that locks on both sides This is as decent size. The screen top will need to be covered with foil as Pit mentioned in order to keep humidity in. once you add heat, the humidity will start to drop unless this is covered and sealed.
-Hides: half log, box hide, cork flats The logs don't really provide much security for bp's. You'd be better off getting two identical hides, just big enough for your bp to fit into, and without a bottom, so it can be lifted off to get to your bp if/when needed. You can even make these yourself out of empty butter-bowls or plant saucers until you can purchase them somewhere. The ones from Reptile basics are very nice if you want to check those out.
-Bedding: cypress mulch about an inch deep
-Foliage, etc.: two small fake plants, fake leaves, a few fake flowers for color, medium sized branch, New Zealand Sphagnum Moss, and some sterile rocks and pebbles
-Bowl: sturdy water bowl deep enough for soaking, shallow enough so he won't drown, and smooth enough on the edges so he won't hurt himself climbing in/out
-Food: small fuzzy mice (this is what I've been told they're being fed on now, b/c they're not too big around yet) Most BP's right out of the egg can handle a hopper mouse. If they have had a few fuzzies already, I would move them to hopper's as soon as you get them. They will likely only be on hoppers for a month or so and then be ready to move up in prey size again.
-Heating: 75 watt bulb in a large reflector dome with clips that I'm going to try out first and make sure temps are right Do you mean a CHE bulb? That would be a good source of heat to raise your ambient temperatures. You will also likely need a UTH (as mentioned above for belly heat). The CHE MIGHT be enough, but I would set it all up and let it run for a few days to make sure it maintains.
-Temp/Humidity Regulator: Vivarium Electronics Digital Thermometer/Hygrometer
-Animal: single male baby normal ball python

Anything I'm missing? Thanks for your help.
As mentioned in the previous replies, you are missing a thermostat. This is different than a thermometer. The thermostat will regulate your heat to make sure you don't cook your snake. It's probably the single most important piece of hardware in your setup.