Yes I am the Newby....

[Evenstar]

I can tell u that sometimes mine will sit outside the hide on the warm side the first couple hours after a meal.. She's got some right hides so I almost wonder if she just can't fit her big but in there when she's got a rat in her belly

Hahaha! x2. Your baby is fine. They will often curl up over the hotspot to aid in digestion.

Couple of quick questions for you though, first, is the hide box over the hotspot too? And do you have 2 hides - one on the hotspot and one on the cool side?

And also, you don't need to feed your BP outside of her enclosure. Becoming food aggressive is a myth and your snake won't try to bite you every time you reach in there if you feed inside her cage. It is easier on them, and you, to feed in her cage. You have a much higher chance of getting bit if you are moving her immediately after she eats, she's still in feed mode and will likely strike.

Welcome to the forums!! And welcome to the addiction!