New to pet snakes, any veteran advice?

[KMG]

Ok so let me get this straight, a thermostat is what controls how hot your heating mat gets and thermometer is what monitors it, but what you sent me does both? Also, the tank in that thread is not going to be as fancy as mine. I'm not planning on getting a lamp, second hide, or store bought substrate.

You may need a lamp depending on your living conditions. You have much reading to do. All the info is here for you.

Start here.

https://ball-pythons.net/forums/show...ius)-Caresheet