Restless BP that don't seem to like the optimum temps

[sharilynn]

Hey there!
My bp is restless...I think it is because it is too hot for her, she seems to like it a little cooler. I put a uth under the cool side a week or so ago; her substrate is the coconut husk, is a thick layer & since it is a wooden enclosure, I put the uth underneath the enclosure itself so I know that its not hot, her temps are (and I swear this is how she likes it, If I make it any warmer she doesn't stop moving from side to side) 85 warm, 78 cool (and she NEVER hangs out on the warm side unless she is just passing by)...humidity is good at 67-69. Since my cats love to sit and watch her moving around for hours, I covered her enclosure with a towel & now she is laying on top of her hide on the cool side, she does not like the warmth on her belly, I swear!! She has been this way since I got her about 7 or 8 years ago. So, how about it? I know some are gonna think I'm out there, but I've had her a long time with no illnesses & have tried everything to make her comfortable...remember, this is the snake that laid eggs last year with no male around (parthenogenesis). Oh, yeah, she eats like a champ.

[West Coast Jungle]

Your temps are too cold!

She is moving because she is stressed out.

Normal behavior for BP's is to sit in there hide and do nothing. Cruising around is not necessarily a good thing.

Cool side should be 83 and warm 92. I will bet you have a big glass tank and your snake feels very insecure.

[sharilynn]

Read again, She only hides out and does nothing if the temps are this way, when I have them up she is restless. My enclosure is wooden & is fine btw.
Thanks

[soy.lor.n]

I just got mine yesterday, but she seems to be the same
Late last night she finally decided to curl up into her cool side hide, but at that point the hot side was only about 86-87 (I don't have a probe on the cold side. I've got a thermometer, but I can't really measure it while she's in there) So I have to imagine the cold side is only 78ish (the ambient temp now is about 78, but it was low 80s all yesterday when she was crawling all over, sticking her nose up towards the edges of the lid to see if there was anywhere to get out)

But then, it's all brand new to her, so maybe she's just checking everything out.

[SatanicIntention]

Mine all do fine at 94/84, no constant "looking for a way out", they are generally just stretched across the tub or in a loose coil on either side. Happy snakes..

Are you sure she's not stressed in the enclosure? How big is it? It may be fine for you, but might not be fine for her. She prefers smaller, dark, warm, cramped spaces that mimic a burrow or termite mound. Maybe try putting her in a smaller enclosure or a 41qt underbed box to see if she calms down? What are her hides like? How are you measuring those temps?

[JoshJP7]

Just got a new snake in yesterday... went right to his hide and hasnt moved since... Its normal for a new snake to cruise and check out the new digs for a little bit but he shouldnt be out during the day... I have a couple that may poke their heads out for a lil bit but none reall come out of their hides and keep moving... What are you measuring temps/humidity with?? I thought my first snakes was just personable and liked being out... after a trip to the vet and a diagnosis of an RI my humidity was too low... My guess is your temps/humidity are off... 13$ digital Accurite from Walmart will give you the best accurate reading for hot side and cool side... Mount the unit on the cool side and the probe goes on the heat pad for warm side.

[soy.lor.n]

yeah I have an accurite, set up like you said, my humidity is 60+ My cool side is at 78 and my warm side is up to 89
She seems to be happy now though, so I'll leave it at the "normal" temps for her

[sharilynn]

I'm using an accurite thermometer & a JC thermostat....I have 2 exact hides on either side & 1 in the middle that she likes to rub on come shed time. I have pics from when she was on eggs last year, before I put in the new hides on either side. Her enclosure is about 24" long x 12" wide x 12" high (approx) have had her in it for 7-8 years.
Please, Please really read the post before replying...

[sharilynn]

I just took out the uth & adjusted her heat lamp, I don't think she likes the belly heat, I just put it in last week or so & it was after that she bacame restless. Don't worry people, It is warm enuff in there & I upped the temps a little; remember guys, I have had her almost 8 years & she has never had ANY problems.

[fishmommy]

I have done some experimenting with mine and found that he won't seek out the warm side until his temps drop below 75 on the cool side.
Obviously 75 is too low for optimal health, but I think that 78 on the cool side sounds perfectly fine assuming the snake is acting satisfied and not seeking out the warm side.

There are ranges of acceptable temps and it sounds like you've found what works best for your snake after many years with it.

I'm a noob, but I've read all the books and it sounds safe to me.