Hello, first post here.

Backstory: My BP snake, Sarah, is 28 years old! My dad got her for my brother when I was a baby and she has stayed with us ever since (brother did not want to take her with him when he moved). Although I grew up watching/holding her I never officially took care of her. Since COVID happened my dad moved out and I was left to care for her!! I discovered a new passion and joy in Sarah! Diving into research and finding that...maybe we didn't provide her with the best home. Although she has lived 28 years in roughly this set up and doesn't seen to have any issues, I want to strive for the best.

Climate: south east Michigan. Over the past month we have had 2 power outages, one lasting 3 days the second only 24 hours. Fortunately, it never really got below 70. and I put a blanket over her tank to keep heat in.

Current Habitat: Glass tank 36x18x12". Aspen bedding. Large water dish. One hide on the warm side. Heat lamp that alternates on a timer between red bulb and daylight (blue bulb).

Sarah: about 4 feet long, I haven't weighed her but I plan too. Eats live medium rat roughly every 10 days. (never any major issues with feeding injuries) she is very efficient. She last ate June 24th.

Question: She is normally in her half log hide and I make sure to check on her daily. Over the past week, she has been much more active. Poking her head out and even coming out 1/3-2/3rds of the way when I stop by to say hello. This is usually at night time. Its like she wants me to hold her...which I do about twice on the off feed weeks. She explored her cage like she wants to escape and it seems like her respiratory rate is faster than normal. No gurgling, bubbles, mucus. Regular urates and stools. Im a littler nervous because she is getting up there in age...is she just hungry? I might try feeding weekly since its summer time...but my dad has not feed her that often in years.

Question 2: Would it stress her out if I completely changed her habitat? for example: under the tank heat mat. Smaller water dish to make room for a second hide on the cool side.

Thank you for your input, I hope I was able to paint a clear picture.