Trying to KEEP my BP healthy

[Maxima]

Hi Eric! Educational Sunday! I left some messages on Craig's List to get a 40 gallon tank ... Just don't think the fancy one that my husband was going to build, is going to happen soon enough. So I'll take the next couple of weeks to create a nice environment for right now. The 10 gallons make me feel horrible. That way, my husband can take his time and really get into his creative place after his existing projects are done. This will allow me to have a larger water container and 2 separate hides, maybe 3,
Plus a rock that allows him (Max, not my husband) to get closer to the infrared light if he wants to. I like the infrared light. This will allow me to keep the temp up at night. ... In the hot side.
A thermometer for the glass and the bottom did not happen. Just couldn't find anything like that. However, since I have the glass covered with the little felty terrarium carpet, there's just no chance he could get burned on that.

[Eric Alan]

A thermometer for the glass and the bottom did not happen. Just couldn't find anything like that. However, since I have the glass covered with the little felty terrarium carpet, there's just no chance he could get burned on that.

Not sure where you're at, but try places other than pet stores for a thermometer. Hardware stores (Home Depot, Lowes, etc) have infrared temp guns in the $20 range that work perfectly for our application.

Also, just so you're aware, BPs are notorious for being able to find their way under their substrate (either burying down in bedding, or "tucking them self in" under carpet or paper towels). I wouldn't be comfortable with just a layer of cage carpet between your snake and a heat pad that's not being controlled by a thermostat. If you can move the carpet, chances are your BP will too.