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[nickyneopolitan]

Hey everyone,

My name is Brittany, I'm new on here and I just have a lot of questions as to hopefully becoming a new ball python owner.
I have watched TONS of videos on ball pythons (even subscribed to a few channels lol) and a little bit of research on the internet. I have been interested in getting a ball python for the past 7 months. I want to make sure I have all the info I need before I do get one. So if theres any tips you would like to give me all will be appreciated. But here are some questions I would liked answered:

1. Any recommended breeders? ( I just want a normal baby male ball python )
2. What size terrariums/tubs for different sizes? (I wanna do tubs as a juvenile and then eventually upgrade to a terrarium when an adult)
3. What size prey, ik it's based on the girth size but do I get rats or mice?
4. Best brands to get: heat pad, hydrometer, thermostat, etc
5. Best place to get frozen food from?
6. Best type of substrate?
7. Is there anything I can use as an enrichment or is it even needed?
8. Water bowl size?
9. Hide sizes?

Anything along those lines so I can have as much info as possible, also anything will help. i really want the best for my future snake and thanks in advance!!