I just got my BP last monday. I have a 20g long glass tank set up for him with a screen lid. I have a wooden log type hide that is open on both sides for him, and I use equine for substrate. I use a standard human heater (for back pain and such) under his warm side along with a basking light and on the other side its just the water bowl. My temperature right above the substrate is approximately 85F which I know is way to low.

Since I got my new BP (Ringo) I have handle him multiple times and he seems pretty comfortable. Usually sits in my hand for a couple minutes before starting to move a little bit. I fed him his first mouse Friday since I got him. He grabbed it right away with no problems.

So a couple of my concerns. I have left him alone since feeding until tonight, and I can notice that his coloration has faded tremendously. His yellow color is now almost a green. I am assuming it is time for him to shed but I want to make sure its not because he is sick or something. I cant tell of any eye discoloration but I do notice on top of his head it looks like a dry spot, which just looks like human dry skins somewhat. Am I overreacting or does this seem normal?

Since I believe it may be a shed I have set up a humidifier and a moist towel over his tank.

I also realize his enclosure may be too cool. From what I know I have done everything I can to make it warm enough. What else should I apply to reach the proper low 90 temperatures?

In advance, thanks for all the help!