Quote Originally Posted by HypoPita View Post
In regards to your actual question about S-ing, generally the "im about to strike" S is a very tight one, where as the normal is a bit less compact.
Thank you! Now that you mention it, that pre-strike 'S' did seem more pulled back. I've grown up with dogs, cats, and rodents, but this is my first time with a snake so I know ZERO. This forum is helping me get up to speed really fast, though!

If this were a new enclosure, then yes, we'd leave BP alone for the first week. However, I got it via Craigslist, and it came with the tank and everything, so it was already in its own home. Alas, it didn't have a UTH, so I stopped off at PetSmart to get one on the way home. Have ordered the ReptiTemp 500R thermostat online so it'll take a few days to arrive, but yesterday we did get the Acu-Rite.

After the Acu-Rite probe was properly positioned under the tree hide, we put BP back into the tank, but instead of going into the hide, it climbed on top of it AND the Acu-Rite (started a separate thread about that), constantly looking to get out. Perhaps it enjoyed its time in the sunshine and wants to go back? I don't know, but rest assured it's in its own home and has a UTH. We're not even using the overhead lamp that came with it.

Snakes aren't as easy to read as mammals, so I'm fumbling along, overly worried about everything. Any input is much appreciated! Many thanks!