First-Time Snake Owner, Considering A Ball Python

[Dagger311]

Read over this ball python caresheet thoroughly and follow it, and you won't go wrong! https://ball-pythons.net/forums/show...s%29-Caresheet

All heat sources can burn or kill snakes, not just UTH. Which is why you need a thermostat to plug your heat source into, and regulate the temps. Thermostats are REQUIRED equipment.

Here's a tub setup guide, if you're willing to use a tub. I pretty much followed these two things when I started out, and it cleared up a lot. Also tubs are much better at maintaining heat and humidity than a glass tank. https://ball-pythons.net/forums/show...e-Basics-*DUW*

Okay, so thermostat for any heat source. Got it.

I would do a tub if I can't get a glass one to work for the BP/MBK, but I'd rather not, just because I don't think they look as nice, and it's harder to view the snake in one.