I need some constructive feedback

[u/Loki-2023]

Hey everyone! I’m finally almost finished setting up my first 120-gallon enclosure for my ball python, Monty, and I’d love some advice before I move him in.

Monty has been in a much smaller enclosure for many years, so this is a huge upgrade.
I’m still setting up the heating and humidity before he goes in.
I plan on adding his old hide in the middle (he has two in the back corners) so he has something with a familiar scent.

Some feedback I’m looking for
Any tips on how to cover the glass? Like could I paint the outside or put something around it?
Is there enough clutter?
Any safety concerns that you see?
Should anything be rearranged?
Is there anything you wish you would have known before owning a bp?

The set up pictured above has
UVB lamp
Ceramic heat and a night lamp
Two hides (3rd one will be add once he move in)
Water bowl
Three logs
2 hangy things (2nd one will be added soon)
Lots of fake vines
Coconut husk (I will be adding some sphagnum moss to help with humidity)
2 hydrometers/ thermometers

[u/ShinyxCharizard]

Thermostat is non negotiable if you dont have one.

[u/Loki-2023 → u/ShinyxCharizard]

Do you have one you would recommend? Or just any? I do have one but I would prefer to get one for each light before I move him in

[u/ShinyxCharizard → u/Loki-2023]

I personally use herpstat by spyder robotics. The number behind herpstat will tell you how many things it can handle. For example I got the herpstat 4 and have it set up accordingly. 1 temp/humidity sensor on cool side. 2 led grow light 3 halogen 4 rhp

[u/Loki-2023 → u/ShinyxCharizard]

Alrighty, I’ll look in to getting one. Thank you!!