Here's what I done now:
1) Visually inspected for mites and ticks. Seems to be free of those upon visual inspection.
2) I put in new hides that is more secure. This one probably traps heat more than others so what I did was I moved the tub so that it is a few inches to the right and a part of that hide that is on the hot side is not on top of the heat tape, only half is on the heat tape. That's the best I can do since others are on the rack.
3) I took out the newspaper and put in paper towels which are softer and resemble more the feel of the moist newspaper. Could be the dry crackly flaky texture of the newspaper she didn't like, I don't know.
4) I layed down the paper towels so that the sides are not only on the floor but halfway up the walls to make it more secure.
5) I put only 1/4 water in the water bowl. Put it against the side wall as well. Quite frankly I am a little worried about this the bowl is about 5 to 6 cm high I estimate there is only 1.5 cm water in there or so. I trust you she will find it but just feels strange.
I'm leaving her alone for the night. Anything else I should do?
By the way is there any way to encourage a snake to burrow under the paper instead? I don't think any hide I can provide will be as secure as being under the paper towels as that will mold to fit snugly as it is flexible.
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