- Ball pythons don't need a basking spot, most people who use lighting do not use heat lamps as they're not needed for ball pythons. 99% of the time lighting is for a day/night cycle (which isn't generally necessary either) or for lighting in display caging. If it helps you keep ambient temps up that's fine too, but keeping your humidity where it needs to be will be a total pain with a heat lamp.
- If that thermometer has a sticky back on it like tape, take it out of that tank asap. If your bp tries to climb on it and it pops off, the back of it can stick to your snake and cause some serious damage.
- You need a thermostat like craigafrechette said. The temps on heat pads can spike when they're not controlled.
- I reccomend covering the sides and back of that tank with paper on the outside. It'll help to keep your bp from stressing because he won't be able to see all the things outside of the glass, and will make the space feel smaller and snug.
- To better regulate humidity you should cover the top of the cage with tinfoil or with a towel, and leave 1-2 inches uncovered for air circulation.
- You need at least 2 hides for your ball python, and until you get the second one get fake plants or put crumpled paper in there to clutter it up. The more open things are and the more exposed your snake feels, the more stressed out it will be.
Best guideline for tank setups:
https://ball-pythons.net/forums/show...-With-Pictures!
Affordable thermostat:
https://www.amazon.com/Hydrofarm-MTP.../dp/B000NZZG3S
Good hydrometer:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1 (or something like this one, there are a zillion and they're all pretty cheap)
I hope this helps! Did you pick up that little snoot at a petsmart or petco? The people who work there can be super nice, but hardly ever helpful when it comes to husbandry.
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