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Only Heating, NO Cooling !!! Temperature Control Mode: On/Off Control. Please note it is only heating controller without cooling function. Both of the plugs can control the heating. But totally could not over 1100W.Dual time cycle setting during 24 hours, can be set different temperature from day and night on the basis of the physical needs of animals and plants.℃ / ℉ Display can be chosen.Maximum output load: 1100W(110V). Temperature calibration; Over-temperature and sensor fault alarmPlug and play design. Easy to set your parameters.Dual display window, be able to display measured temperature and set temperature at the same time
There are some things in your description that could be cause for concern. I'm going to address specific details in your post, and include a link at the end. Please make sure you read through the link at the end!
First, is your heat pad hooked up to a thermostat? If not, unplug it and do not use it until you have a thermostat. A thermostat is even more essential than a thermometer. An unregulated heat pad is dangerous. Do NOT use a heat pad without a thermostat, or you risk serious burns to your snake! Two inexpensive models are InkBird and Jumpstart/Hydrofarm.
Thermometers and humidity gauges are also very important. Ball Pythons have specific heat and humidity needs. They will reject food, get sick, or have bad sheds if their temperatures and humidity are not on-par. Don't wait on this! And don't waste your time on analog dials. Start with an inexpensive digital thermometer/hygrometer to make sure your conditions are accurately monitored.
Neither the "daytime" nor the "infrared" lights are really appropriate. Snakes can see the light from both. You want a bulb that can be left on overnight without bothering the snake. Plus ambient light from a window is usually enough unless your room is particularly dark. Ditch both of your current heat lights and get a single Ceramic Heat Emitter bulb instead. It emits heat, but no light, and can be left running 24/7. ALSO get a lamp dimmer for your heat lamp, so you can more specifically control its heat output.
Next, ball pythons really should have two hides, one on the hot side and one on the cool so they don't have to sacrifice feeling safe to thermoregulate. Please get a second hide!
Now, with those specifics addressed, I highly recommend you read the following link dump by _Ataraxia. She did a good job compiling the most common advice on this sub. Pay special attention to those care sheets - read them all the way through.
You'll likely find things about your current enclosure (like aspen, which has a tendency to mold and doesn't retain humidity well) aren't quite appropriate for proper ball python care. We're here to help you and provide recommendations to ensure the long, happy life of your new scaly friend.
this is the thermostat i have. i chose thise one because i use 2 CHE lamps and this thermostat will let me use both, some only have a single plug
Yes, I have the CHE connected to a dedicated thermostat for the tank. This is the specific one I have https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01FTQ669S/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o04_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1. I don't rely on the lighting for heat (my basking is a low 25W bulb) but on the CHE.
Without knowing where you are in the world, it's tough to recommend specific places to buy things.
I do want to point out a couple of things, however:
For a digital thermostat, I highly recommend the Inkbird ITC-306T.
I used this one before moving to a room controller. If money is tight this looks like a good unit.
We bought one on amazon that will turn off the lamps at a certain temperature (give or take a specified threshold): https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B01FTQ669S?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_mob_b_pd_title
I was also super paranoid about the temperature and got two lamps, which has been really helpful...if only to prevent me from waking up in the middle of the night to check on him those first couple of weeks :) That one has two plugs controlled by one thermometer.