Being a responsible owner is about doing your own research showing that YOU put in the work there are care sheet and supply list and the important is to find what works for YOU once you have done some research. There are many ways to keep ball pythons but as a new owner you should know the basics before venturing in more advance husbandry method
This will cover it.
https://ball-pythons.net/forums/show...ius)-Caresheet
https://ball-pythons.net/forums/show...ips-and-Tricks