Will a BP starve itself to death?

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I currently have a heat lamp which will be donated to my iguana when I get a heat mat which will be very very soon.... I also only have little stick on thermometers, one reads 82 and the other reads 78, but again, I don't know how accurate they are, I'm going to walmart in the next couple days and will get one of those acurite things everyone mentions.....

make sure u get a thermostat / rheostat or dimmer to control that UTH (undertank heater) and yes, stick ons are notorious for being HORRIBLY inaccurate.

I only got her yesterday and have not had to feed her yet, since they fed her yesterday (they SAY) so I don't know if she'll eat for me or if she's even that against f/t, I don't know, but I wanted to get some info before I freak out on feeding day and she doesn't eat or something... just trying to be prepared.

i would wait a week anyways to let her get used to her enclosure before a feeding attempt. that way, she'll be hungry (which could increase ur chances of a successful feeding), and hopefully she'll feel more secure.


EDIT: the BP is not a climbing snake. it could potentially harm the snake if it climbs and falls. u can always swap that out for some nice looking foliage! looks nice, AND it can clutter up an enclosure to add bonus security!