I got the carpet because I read on here that it will help protect the snake if it gets under the bedding... but I will return it.

i cant use bleach as I am allergic to it... so will that chlorhexadine work? I can get that from my vet... we are buddies!

The room does stay pretty cool because it is in the basement. Snakes cant be moved anywhere else until we buy a house and could put them in different rooms. I thought about tubs but I wanted them to be kind of a display thing along with the salamanders. As long as my temps and everything are fine then I will stick with the tank. If I have issues I will definitely consider it. I already have two 20 gallon long tanks.. one was given to me for the new snake. The foil is a quick fix for now..

And yes I am indeed getting the snake from the store. I cant let things continue the way they are now. I get her Monday and then the following monday she has a vet appointment. It is my only day off so thats why it is a bit away. Also I think it will be good for me to observe her a bit to be able to tell the vet something. I am excited about her!
Do i really need the day light bulb? I dont plan on breeding or anything so I didnt know if the light filtering in was enough to make it day time to the snake. I know with some animals it will stress them if it is 'night' or 'day' all the time.