Welcome to the community! For enclosures it would help if we knew what species of snakes you are looking to keep. For most to start I always recommend a simple plastic escape proof bin, with an under tank heat panel or heat tape on a thermostat.
This helps you dial in the right temperature and humidity relatively easy. Definitely need to know the type of snake you are intending to house as banereptiles Nathan stated. You can upgrade your setup as your snake grows. Btw Grumpy, we all love pictures here so feel free to post away when you get your new snake!
Have to agree with banereptiles. Coco husk chips for bedding. Both of there are a soft plastic that you can cut with scissors.
No lighting is needed if getting a ball or possibly another nocturnal snake. A really stellar adult setup for a mid-sized snake does get pricey though, so a temporary tub setup for a baby while you slowly build up the perfect adult enclosure as budget allows is a good middle ground. Heat mats with a thermostat are going to be the easiest and cheapest way to heat those.
Glass aquariums are another option, as you can often find them used or even on sale at a pet shop very cheap. You might even be able to find some good deals on used PVC enclosures.
