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Misting is not necessarily required as the humidity can generally be controlled with a strategically placed water source (as in their water bowl).

You use a hygrometer to measure the humidity and aim for about 50% humidity.

That's a rather large enclosure for such a young python. I'd be holding off on that enclosure until about 2 years old... but it's entirely your choice. Just make sure there are plenty of places for the snake to hide.

Temperatures 28-32 degrees air temp at the hot end. Cool end can be cool as you like as the snake will regulate itself anyway (aim for about 20-26 degrees at cool end though).

My opinion on heating bulbs is to use ceramics, but personal choice plays a big part. I like ceramics because they can withstand turning on and off a lot more than an incandescent bulb.

Without doubt the BEST substrate is newspaper. It's cheap (read: free) and can be changed quickly and easily. If you're obsessed with making a "natural" looking substrate you can use something like Breeder's Choice (do a search), pine bark or desert sand.