Ok fantastic post! Ok we're to start. I have to use a CHE or red heat bulb. My house in the winter is 68. I am cheap and like a blanket in the winter. Lol
I am starting to think the "cheap" and "easier" pet a BP is not. Might need to have a terrible talk with my daughter. Snake as a pet might not be for us. The more I learn and concerns I have. All the breeders at the expo/show's makes it sound easy.

Also a little more on the glass tank for us. This was going on the bar we do not use. So nice to show the BP from both sides. I know the glass tank can look cluttered. But I had some ideas for that. I also figured the snake will adapt to its living arrangement. And will have it's hides to escape to. Now I don't think so hearing there very shy. Just like my daughter. Lol. I will re-read your post tomorrow and do more research and cost analysis.
Glad I didn't just buy a BP when my daughter fell in love with them. I have always liked snakes also. Still catch gardners in the summer in my yard/driveway. Even caught our first ring neck snake this summer. Ok enough rambling from me.
thank you.