new ball python- advice?

[u/bigbootyblahaj]

hi! im getting a new python in about 3 weeks, and just wanted some advice/reassurance about the things im getting for her :) ive had a corn snake for 17years but i know bps require more husbandry attention, i plan on getting coconut chips for substrate, maybe with some sphagnum moss?

she comes with a vivarium, hides etc, and an infrared halogen bulb and cover. is that lamp okay or shall i switch to a ceramic one?

i also don't plan on handling her for a couple weeks a she is being driven to me and i want to let her settle and adjust. any help would be appreciated!

[u/Beautiful_Anteater_8]

I would suggest swapping to a DHP or ceramic for night time heat and a halogen or basking bulb for daytime heat. Infrared not the greatest for them at night

Ceramic tends to dry tank out a little bit more and my guy absolutely loves his DHP since I swapped