Unsually Active Fluffy

Fluffy since we have gotten her, has been a very inactive BP! Left to herself she stays in her cave 95% of the time. My husband & I got a branch & put it in her cage to climb on. Now a once inactive Fluffy is extremely active & mostly on that branch! Usually I wouldn't complain because I like to see her roam around but I know its not in a Ball Python to roam ALL DAY for 2 days! So now I'm worried!

Home: 40 Gallon Glass Tank with Plexy Glass Lid

Temp: 77cool & 82warm

Humidity: 78 to 88 (depending on the time of day)

Environment: Aspen & Pebbles mix

Age: 2 months

Eats: Every Monday


I have looked around on this question & the answers I found dont make sense in my case!

Too Hot: In my personal belief I dont think its warm enough! Though we do have an order in for an under tank heat mat to help that problem, right now we are heating with a light that is mounted under the glass top table shining directly on the tank & a fish tank light on the top. So far its working but not as well as I like!

Hungry: She eats every 7 days like clockwork & from what I learned 7 to 10 days is the most recommended, so unless her apetite has grown, this cant be it!


I might just be over worried which I am good at doing but I would like to make sure she is ok!

I'm fairly new to all of this but I think the experienced folks on here will tell you that your snake needs a hot spot of 90 degrees

You need to jump the temps up a bit. 88-90 should be your hot side. Also how bit is the food you ate offering?

You need a hotspot of 88-92 also, you should inspect the tank for any condensation or any bad smells because the humidity seems a little high, i would try and lower the humidity if you do see any condensation in the tank you can do this by using an oscillating fan to make the airflow, if you have anything blocking airflow on top of the tank remove it.. could you provide pictures of the set up?

How are you measuring temps? and humidity and also are you using a thermostat

also from your pictures on your profile, your ball is the same age as mine 2months and weighs close to 200grams and i feed him every 5days, your bp looks very thing, how much does fluffy weigh? and what are you feeding?