You don't need a day night cycle for ball pythons for their health. There is anecdotal evidence stating they act better in a 12/12 cycle but you don't need to go out of your way to light your snake's enclosure.
That being said, if you want to do it get a cheap plug in timer and an LED strip bar and use that to light the enclosure. Home improvement places sell light bars that will work.
If you want to spend around $50 you can get these
http://www.reptilebasics.com/LED-reptile-lighting
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