Thank you both for the answers! Surprised I got any.. Thanks for spending your time on meh.

And yes, I know about the thermostat(stupid me just forgot what it was called.. And I'm planning on buying one attached to/that comes with le heat pad or somethin)

I appreciate the links/wed bites and information. You guys are lifesavers - I've copied and pasted the info I know I'll forget in my notes.

I plan on getting a plastic tub, with the clap things, from Walmart or Home Depot. 15 or so gallons so I don't immediately have to buy a new one when the little guy grows up. But.. What I REALLY want is a tub that's really long but not at all that tall, would that be good for a ball python? Just tall enough for the hide. For climbing and exercise I'll handle them I suppose. BPs aren't all that active and are mainly terrestrial yes?

Also, should I just get a heat gun instead of a thermometer?

Heatpad, thermostat, and a thermometer/heatgun(if that's what they're called, and depending on the price)


or will will the probe that comes with the thermostat be enough? Though I'll have to buy something to measure the humidity anyway..

sorry for my plebeianishness

heh