The substrate itself is the right temperature for the tank, its a toasty 92 on one side and about 80ish on the other, (dont have probe there so i dont know for sure) The thign is the air in the tank above the substrate is still in the 70's. I emailed the breeder of the snake and he said that belly heat is most important with the species, and that he wouldnt recommend an heat lamp.

Im thinking im going to change to coconut but it stinks that i spend 30 bucks on sand haha.

Thanks