I got this little guy about a month ago. I have him in a twenty gal with plenty of aspen for burrowing and he is eating frozen thawed pinkies great.
1. I was sold a heat mat with him but haven't used it. Ambient in my snake corner is currently about 82.5 degrees. and all my tanks have 60 watt day/night bulbs. Is this ok?
2. He is eating one pinkie a week but it looks a little skimpy when should I bump him up to two? I haven't weighed him yet but will soon.
3. He got very defensive and struck me several times with his mouth closed last time I tried to get him out. Got any tips?

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