New BP Acting Strange?

[BrandiR]

The tape is just on the outside to close the top since the clips are too large and slip off. Yes, I probably should check the UTH more often since I was worried it might have gotten too hot, the gap between the aquarium and the desk is far so I'll just judge by feeling.

Edit: I see there are a few things I can do to improve the setup. I'm going to get a night heat bulb and another light for the day and some foil tape. If someone could answer why my ball python is behaving like this it would really be nice.

I don't really understand what you're asking, that's why I kind of just ignored that part and discussed the tank set up. The only behavior you described is being still (which is normal behavior) and coiling on or around the plants (which is also normal behavior). If you're asking about why it would feel and look dehydrated, hopefully someone more knowledgeable will respond on that. It doesn't seem like a perfectly healthy looking snake would have loose skin after two days, even if it were dehydrated.