Hello.
I got my first snake (ball python), about 2 months ago. We keep her in a 10 gallon glass tank with a screen lid (I always have a towel half of the lid for humidity reasons.) We have a heat mat under the hide on one side, and a 50 watt bulb above the hide on the other side. We have been starting to handle her more, but have been noticing she is pretty cold when we take her out. Her thermometer which is directly in the middle of the tank, a couple inches of the bottom usually always reads 80 degrees Fahrenheit. She is usually under the lamp side hide. Is she too cold? Should I buy a 75 or 100 watt bulb and that will be sufficient? She seems very healthy. She eats well, and has shed once since getting her. Any help would be greatly appreciated, as I would like the best conditions possible for my sweet girl.
Thank you so much!