I just got my first BP (rescue) sorry its a bit long.....

[The Serpent Merchant]

That BP is going into shed for sure, make sure that the humidity is at least 60%

The UTh must be regulated by a thermostat, until you have one you need to just unplug it and let the heat lamp do its job. without a thermostat a UTH can kill a BP.

Here are 2 good thermostats, don't bother with the junk sold at pet stores, they aren't worth your money.

http://www.amazon.com/Hydrofarm-MTPR.../dp/B000NZZG3S

http://spyderrobotics.com/

I suggest that you get the thermometer/hydrometer, they are sold at Walmart for $12. They measure 2 temperatures as well as humidity so 1 unit will be all you need. (probe goes on hot side directly over the UTH, and the box goes on the cool side.



I suggest you read the this care sheet, it is full of important information.

http://ball-pythons.net/forums/showt...ius)-Caresheet