New ball python- feeding and general husbandry questions

[Toothless]

Just because nobody has put them up yet; here are some good sources of information.

Care Sheet

Tank set up instructions

You seem intelligent so rather than ask a million questions it might be quicker to take a look at these and see if you are set up correctly. The only reason I bring this up is because you said your "basking spot" is at 95. This is the upper limit of temp range for a BP (meaning if your stat were to overheat by a degree it would be outside the safe temp range) and bps don't actually need "basking" spots but rather belly heat provided under the hide.

You also list your ambient as 75... again this is the low limit of preferred temps. You are obviously creating a gradient in your enclosure but it might be a good idea to leave yourself some wiggle room to account for outside conditions. I would suggest trying to go for a 80 to 90 degree gradient in your enclosure.

Good luck with the live plants! I have tried a couple different plants and the BPs love them... they show their love my mauling the buhjesus out them. Let me know if you find one that can stand up. (I've never tried woody plants...)

Thank you for the links. I've read a few care sheets, but the more the merrier .
The 'basking spot' is actually the surface temp above his underground heater- ambient is 85F at the warm end. I'll tune it down a few degrees though so I don't roast him (I'm used to 160F basking spots so this low stuff is new to me). I'm using a herpstat to regulate the temperature.
It's hard to keep the ambient much higher in this tank as it's room temp at the lowest point. The wooden enclosure will make it easier to maintain proper temps as room temp won't have much effect. Is it imperative I raise it asap? I can move him next to the bosc enclosure which throws a lot of heat if need be.

Thank you all for the great advice so far . This is my son's first snake and we want to make sure he is healthy for years to come.