ball python will not use hide

How long is she ill some pics of my bp later i don't know if mine is male or female

I don't measure them, I weigh them so I can't even tell you. I posted earlier that the log hide would be fine if you black out the sides and backs. Also how are you measuring your temps?

Digital and ones that sticks. On tank

Well if the digital ones have a a probe those are okay, the analog ones don't read correctly so I wouldn't even bother using them. I have two in my tank but only because my bp like to climb on them lol. If you have a UTH you should hot glue a digital thermometer probe to the hot spot, but I think in time you should definitely get a thermostat or a dimmer because UTH's get way too hot and can burn your snake.

The stick on thermometers are completely useless. Next time your in the pet store take all of them they have on the shelf and put them side by side. If two are the same I will be VERY surprised.

If the heatpad and light are not controlled by a thermostat or dimmer you're asking for some serious trouble. Heat mats can get hot enough to melt plastic and your snake doesn't stand a chance.

Most pet stores have hides made of like clay or something and they work fine. You don't have to go with the black ones if you're going for a realistic set up.

Get a thermostat.