please help

[janis]

the red bulb is the exact same kind as the link you posted and wont the tank get cold if i unplug the under heating mat?

[The Serpent Merchant]

Ok, that bulb is what you want, what is the wattage of the bulb?

The UTH is too dangerous to leave unregulated. plus with a layer of aspen it isn't adding too much to the temperature of the tank

UTH's do not affect air temperature, they simply create a hot surface for your snake to sit on. this method of providing heat is called "belly heat" it is ver effective, but without regulation by a thermostat it can lead to tragedy.

On a side note, pet store employes usually do not know much about reptiles and tend to give out bad information.

[janis]

i unplugged the mat. but i can go and get everything else i need for him/her later on today.i felt the bottom of the cage and it was just warm so i think hes ok till later on and his aquarium is 80 degrees right now but i dont want it to get to cold so are you sure the light is enough?

[The Serpent Merchant]

where are the thermometers?

The cool side of the tank should be between 78 and 82 degrees, while the hot side needs to be between 88 and 92 degrees.

What is the temperature of the room that your snake is in?

[janis]

[janis]

[janis]

just wondering...can you over feed a bp or does it refuse to eat when he is full???

[The Serpent Merchant]

yes you can, but it is harder to do when they are young.

You should feed your BP every 4-5 days a rodent that weighs 15% of your snakes body weight.

[SlitherinSisters]

He is pretty thin and looks dehydrated. There are very few hatchling babies that are small enough to need pinkies. I would find some fuzzies or even hoppers if you are getting mice. You want them to be a little thicker than the snake. You also don't want to overload his system by feeding him more than his body can handle. If he does fine after this feeding, try feeding him something about as thick as he is every 3-4 days if he will take it.

[janis]

ok another question....my baby bp is still shedding after several weeks and he got everything off but his head id still shedding. his eyes are clear its just the skin around his head and neck kinda. anything i can do to help?