So, thanks to the misguided teachings of a Pet-notso-Smart employee, I bought a snake and only brought home a heat lamp for his tank. I did my own research and bought a heating pad for nighttime use, but I don't have another source of heat, and only the themometer that comes with the kit. Is he going to be okay with just the heating pad at night? I know I have to turn the lamp of to create a day/night cycle, so how do I keep him warm without using a moonlight lamp? Heating pads CAN'T be all you guys are using, its just not putting out enough heat. right now I've got a heater for the entire room so the lights can stay off, but that's expensive and it keeps the ENTIRE tank warm and sucks keeping it around 50% humidity.. I think its 80F right now at 50%H. Will he be okay with the heater running until I get a moonlight lamp? Should i just keep the lamp on at night? The lamp does fine to keep the temp where its supposed to be. About 83-85 cool side, 89-93 warm side, certain spots being warmer than others. Idk. Where should I go from here people? I was made to think I had everything I needed, but I don't, and can't afford to buy any more for a while.
EDIT: also, its a 20 gal tank instead of a 10. the 10 gal got too hot with the lamp, so we gave it more space to regulate the temp and that much seems to have worked. also he has plenty of hides and sticks and vines and seems to love me and his tank. gets inactive for hours or so but has been moving around, and has made poo once. so he seems fine so far... imo...