I'm having trouble preparing for a BP.

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Hi,

I'm looking into getting a Ball Python as my second pet snake. I've had a Corn Snake for the last 3-4 years, so I know the basics of snake keeping at least. I've been doing some researching (okay, mostly browsing various forums and reading care sheets), so I think I know the basics, but I've had trouble getting a suitable setup ready, and what kind of supplies I'd prefer. I have a 10 gallon tank, an UTH (which runs the length of the side), and a CHE with a Zilla temperature controller, bedding, hides, water dish, thermo/hygrometer. I realize that this stuff isn't exactly the most appropiate. My idea at the time was using the heat pad to get a good ambient temperature, and the CHE would create a hot spot, but I'm not sure of this setup, and whether it would work, or what would work. My room's temperature is lower than the ideal cool end temps for Balls, so I think I'd have to heat both ends differently, but I'm really not quite sure what I am doing. I could really use some help.