New BP: when does 'settling in' time begin?

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Originally Posted by Velrys

Seems like maybe the "settling" period has more to do with getting used to unsatisfactory conditions and less to do with actual time. So that if the enclosure is good for them they dont need much time to settle in at all.

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Agree 100%

I tested my setup for a week before the snake showed up. Had temps and humidity dialed in, all the hides/fake plants/water bowl/etc arranged, and was just waiting for the little guy (all of 7 weeks old) to show up. No "settling in" time to speak of.

Unfortunately I didn't have that option this time and have quickly gotten it to very nice conditions short of installing the UTH with a thermostat. Doing that tonight. He was really an awesome find, wasn't ideal conditions but I am enjoying him. What little I see him that is as he's happily hiding.

Hey Missy what state do you live in if I may ask?

I'm just outside the Mojave desert in sunny California.