So I want to start off by saying my BP was spending a lot of time on cold side of the enclosure (80%)
The amount that he actually used a hide and stayed in hot side is like (20%)

But even tho he's eating good, still sleeping during majority of his time on cold side.

But ever since I inserted a thermostat (Jumpstart) and set the temp to 88-92 (for hot side) now all he does is stay in the hide.

The hot side temp before I had the thermostat was around 92-96 maybe 97ish

My explanation for this was that my hot side was too hot for him, and now cuz of thermostat he actually feels comfortable.

But I'm not entirely sure need some advice from the more experienced.