hello

I just brought home my first snake and have him set up in a 10 gallon tank. I am worried about the temperature levels and need some advice.

The tank is 10 gallon - screen top which I have blocked off most of the area to retain the heat. I am using an uth(repti therm) with no control and not sure if I need additional heating.

I have a digital thermostat installed and it is only measuring ambient temps which I think it to low at 75deg. I need to purchase temp probe under his warm hide I will hit walmart or somewhere today.

The tank has two hides one with uth and the other on the cool side. My understanding is that snakes need hot and cold to thermoregulate. Some posts here talk about exact heat and not sure if this is requried.

Do I need to add a CHE to help bring up the ambient temperature. Snake is staying in the warm hide which should be a good sign he is trying to keep warm.

Any advise would be great.

Thanks
DAve