It really is a sticky situation, thank you guys so much for your thoughts and your help. I doubt I'll be able to purchase an air conditioning as I am a student living on financial aid LOL! I just want the best for my ball python, it saddens me to think that I might not be able to give it the PERFECT environment to thrive in, and that perhaps my excitement clouded my judgement. I bought everything I had to, you know, UTH, tstat, hides, the whole thing, and I will do anything it takes for the ball to lead a happy, healthy life...

again, thank you for your help, it does mean a lot to me