Quote Originally Posted by Bobbafett View Post
I'd also add, those log hides are not the best for bps. It doesn't feel secure. A hide with one opening is best. So a cardboard box with an entrance even. They like to feel snug in their hide as well so I wouldn't suggest anything big and roomy
Didn't think about it, but that totally makes sense based upon what I've read. Why I thought the logs were a good idea, I'm not real sure. Yeah, I'll find him something a little more suitable tomorrow.

The UTH will probably just end up on a rheostat for the time being unless someone can recommend another better or more accurate thermostat control device for a relatively small amount of dough. I'd have to look into the more expensive thermostats before I hooked his cage up to one, but I'd be more than happy to do it for him once the time is right. I want to get a rack, maybe RBI. So, if the thermostat could control both, that would be ideal. Unfortunately, I kind of figured as much about the little analog combo thing, but the reptile shop that I went to (I was lucky to find a reptile shop around here at all) didn't have anything else available, and for six bucks, I figured it was better than me just guessing.

I'll try and get a look into his mouth, but I think that might be easier said than done. Is there any way of getting a snake to proverbially say "Ahh" ? What does a trip to the vet for a respiratory infection cost for a snake?

I suppose I can't complain too much. I got him for free and he's my learner snake, so it's better than I have the learning experiences with him than some 1,000 dollar mystic or something like that. I still want him to be happy and healthy though, for sure.

Thanks for your replies.