well. 98* is too hot for your snake. In fact, it is dangerously hot. If you are not controlling the heat source with something then that is your first priority. If I remember correctly you live overseas so it might be harder to find a reptile thermostat. A light dimmer should be easy to find though.

If your snake is laying out and looking to escape then it is stressed out. I suggest getting some more permanent (plastic) hides as the cardboard ones will be useless when the snake uses the bathroom.