Howdy all!
After lurking on this site for several weeks and trying to absorb as much info as possible, I wanted to make a post. I got my first BP on June 6th and have tried my best to settle her in without any problems, and so far I'd say that she's doing well. But like with any new pet owner, I start to wonder about more and more stuff and I get more and more worried; it drives me nuts! Apologies in advance for the upcoming novel of blurb, but hopefully someone can help me settle my nerves...

My first worry is about the temps. I have an undertank heater on both sides of a 20L regulated with thermostats and ambient is around 80-83. I read that the hot/cool spot temps are best regulated on the glass itself since it's the hottest point, but in my case it leads to the substrate temps being a lot lower (substrate is <1 inch deep as it is and can be as low as 85 when the glass is 94 under the hot side hide). My BP hasn't made any burrowing or digging attempts. So should I assume she'd burrow if she wanted more heat or take out more aspen from under the hide? She's had two meals with me and no regurg or persistent bulging, and doesn't wander around the tank a lot.

Another thing I was wondering about are her spurs... they're long, thin and curved, almost like fangs @_@ A lot different from every other spur pic I've seen before, is it something to worry about? (Sorry if the pic isn't clear, but I made a version with the spurs outlined in red)


... Well, there were other things I was wondering about but as I typed them I felt really silly. x_x At any rate, here's a chunk of info about my new "baby" Sarin in case it'll help with answering questions

Normal female from Pro Exotics
Received 6/6/08
Full shed + poop 6/13 and ate a med rat 6/14
Fed 6/21
currently ~40 inches, ~1000gm (Does this sound over/underweight?)

Now some full pics!




And my tank setup


This is such an awesome forum and I'm glad I've found it - so many people to share their experience and advice, and it's helped me out tons. I'm kinda shy when it comes to forum activity, but I'm a big-time lurker! xP If anyone has any other newbie advice or critique for me, I'm all ears! =)