I have a 3 1/2 ft ball python, age unknown, I got it on Craigslist about a year ago the woman said he was about 2 1/2. So he has always layed in one of his 2 hides which are plastic bowls with holes cut in them. Today he has been ( I call him he but no idea of the actual sex) laying outside and on top of his hide. The temp of the cage is 80 on the cool side and 90 on the warm and 60% humidity. All read with digital gauges. He eats regularly about every week and a half. He seems alert. Just wondering if he's ok as I've never seem him lay out his hides before. He also sheds good in one piece no problems. I'm kind of a worry wart when it comes to my pets.