Brand new owner as of today. We got a normal baby (Hatch Nov 1) ball from Ron Crawford this morning. I researched this forum and others to death before we finally made the purchase. We had the 20G Long tank set up for a week before she was delivered (tank is covered and insulated on 3 sides and has reflectix insulation covering 3/4 of top screen). Were using UTH on both sides of the tank controlled by a Herpstat II Thermostat. A moonlight bulb about 18 inches above (tank) the warm side to help with ambient temps, I have two Acurite thermometers with probes held down by the (idenical) hides. Tempetures are 82 Cool, 93 warm, and ambient of 81. Humidity is holding steady at 55%.

Now for my question: She is currently laid out (not in a ball) along the bottom of the cage resting, but has spent a lot of time today climbing all over the cage looking for a way out and hasn't gone in her hides at all. Is this normal for a brand new snake to spend the first day(s) cruising the tank and not resting in it's hide?

I know I'm probably being way over concerned, but I want to make sure I'm doing everything I should be.

Thanks for any replies and I look forward to being a contibuting member of the forum.

Lishdaddy

I know, no pics... i will upload soon.