I've just ordered a new tank for my ball python.



Ball python is a male of 3 feet / 600 grams.



Tank is going to be 32" by 13" by 16", with a hood with a tube light for aquariums, I am going to remove an opening in the hood (meant to be used to feed the fish) and put a screen net.



Then I am going to elevate tank by around 1/4 of an inch and fit a heat mat on one side plugged into a thermostat.



As a substrate I think i will opt for a carpet.



some questions:



will the lighting tube meant for aquariums be suitable for a ball python or will i need to buy something more appropriate or remove it altogeher?



is the size of the tank good enough for a male ball python?



is the setup good overall?





Thanks
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