Mike,

You should get started by reading the caresheet on this site. You can access that at :

http://www.ball-pythons.net/modules....warticle&id=52

As far as temps. You want 82-84 on the cool side and 92-94 on the hot side 24 hours a day. This can be accomplished in a temp stabilized room by an undertank heater (UTH) on one side and that should get a good temp gradient in the tank. You will need to regulate the UTH with a thermostat or at the very least, a rheostat. The waterbowl should be just big enough for your snake to drink from. Welcome to the site!

Jamie