Possible plans ok?

[Herpnut]

Hi everyone,
I want a Ball python very badly, but my dad is stopping me from getting one. I have 2 corns snakes, a leopard gecko and 2 Fire bellied toads. He says money's not an issue and I just have enough animals.I want to be a vet when I grow up and eventually become qualified to work on reptiles because I dont think there are enough people out there that are. For the chance that I do get one could you please tell me if the following plans are ok.
Since I plan on getting a younger BP I want to purchase a 31 qt tub. This way I can put some plants or more items in for a small python, and the cage wont be too huge for him. Its cold in my house during the winter (63) so instead of just leaving one side of the cage without flexwatt I plan on using 2 separate pieces. One will be set at 95 so by the time it radiates the the aspen it will be around 90 in the warm side hide. The other will be set at 80-82 for the cool side. This way no place in the cage will be too cold and possibly cause RI. I have a digital thermometer that is recomended from walmart. In the instance I do get one, and it's too small I have some extra fake foliage for more security. And obviously a water bowl on the cool side and whatever it takes to get the humidity between 50% and 60%.
Does all this sound Ok? I tried to talk to him but he just acted real stubborn and didnt listen.Im going to type up a decent sized email telling him about everything I plan to do. I'll tell him that I can give him the extra money it costs to run the flexwatt just in case money is an issue. Im holding out hope but he obviously doesnt understand. He's just a real selfish person for various reasons.

[greghall]

you don't need plants in with the snake he don't care if you have plants or not just a safe place to hide,BP's are not as easy to care for as you may think corns are much easier & cold tolerent,I would do some more homework before jumping in to BP's.

[Herpnut]

I have read many books on them. Im currently reading my 3rd book. I am aware of the differences/difficulties of keeping them warm and properly secure. The reason I suggested plants was for more security. I would provide Dark hide boxes on the warm and cool side, but if the snake was a bit too small for the tub, some plants for cover would help wouldnt they?

[grammie]

be prepared in your email, think it all through. Do you pay for their food? Can you continue to do that? I doubt the flexwatt is going to cost that much. Do you clean their cages and keep them clean? Are they all in your room? you can convince anyone if you have your plans set in place and set them on the table with good common sense. Best of luck!!

[Purrrfect9]

Flexiwatt isn't expensive at all. I think I looked at big apple herp and found 1 ft of 11" flexiwatt for $5.00+ change, and I believe that included shipping. I wouldn't get any plants either. Just a waste of money and the BP will destroy them by climbing all over it. Use crumpled up newspaper or paper towels instead if the cage seems to big for him/her. They're cheep, and you wont feel bad about throwing it away

[Purrrfect9]

Also, when you're writing your e-mail, BE RESPECTFUL!!! I cant stress enough that a little bit of respect goes a long way, and it will make you appear more mature to him in the long run.

[Herpnut]

Yes thank you! Im typing the email now.That food was actually what I was just typing. I pay for all of the food for all of my herps. I do different little jobs for neighbors and other people and get payed. I would be getting all of the supplies etc. with my money. I've read about the newspaper method before too. They wouldnt be real plants anyway. Just the fake plastic ones that you can buy at the petstore. Thanks everyone for all the quick responses!

[marvint]

best of luck to you. hope everything turns out well

[Herpnut]

Thanks! I'll let you know how it went.

[monk90222]

if you are going to get a hatchling BP, a 31 qt tub is way too big. Start with a 6 qt or 15 qt and when he grows out of it then go for the 31. The smaller tubs are easier to heat and keep humidity up in.....That way,
he'll be less stressed, will eat better and be a perfect pet.