First off I want to say, I just found this forum not too long ago, it’s been so so helpful, thank all of you already!

I’ve had Khan for about a year now and I think he’s about 1.5 to 2yo, probably about 2.5/3 feet now.


I’m writing bc I’m a little stressed about him not eating. I know I know I know I’ve read online and it’s probably not a big deal… but here I am.


He was eating mice then small rats perfectly until about a month and a half ago. I noticed my cage (all wood custom with a slide front) was a little colder than usual so I put in a new ceramic heat bulb (again I know ceramic bulb isn’t ideal but the heat pads were not really working with the wood bottom. And I keep my humidity pretty good) 100watt (I was using a 75watt before), the cage is fairly big.
It’s warmer. BUT now he hasn’t eaten and I’m not sure if it’s a coincidence, if he’s just being stubborn OR is this poor guy too hot? Hellllpp? Do I bring the bulb back down? Or just stop stressing?


Warm side gets about 88-92, middle gets about 85, and the cool side 80-83. Also bc it’s a heat lamp there is a small resting area above the heat hide that gets about 95-100(it’s pretty high up). I mist morning and night so everything drops slightly for awhile then.


Any advice? Thanks again in advance!


xoxo,
KhansStressedOutDaddy

….. I tried to post some pics but can’t figure out how :