My BP has cracked/dry looking eyes?? Im really scared

[Lizardlicks]

We don't have a heat pad, or a thermostat for one. Currently we're just using heat bulbs/lamp because that's what the man at the reptile store reccommended because we're quite strapped on money and couldnt afford the big fancy stuff like heat pads and such. ;-;

Okay, no offense intended, but the guy at the reptile store should not have sold you that snake. Sounds like he just wanted to make the sale and not ensure you were set up correctly. If you can't afford a correct set up, you sure can't afford the vet bills for the sick reptile that will result from improper husbandry. If you're strapped for cash, here's the least expensive thing you can do to get set up right: buy an indoor/outdoor hygrometer/thermometer combo from Walmart. They're like 10 bucks. See if they also have a Hydrofarm thermostat. Should be in their garden department as they're used for heating seed sprouting trays. They might not have them this time of year, so you can order one off amazon if you don't find one in the store. Should be $30 plus about $5 in shipping if you get it online. That is THE MOST NECESSARY PIECE OF EQUIPMENT YOU WILL HAVE TO PURCHASE. DO NOT SKIP IT. The thermostat regulates the heat output of your heat pad or heat tape. Without it, the heating element will run at it's max unregulated temps, which can easily climb into 130 or 140 f range and either burn your animal or start a fire. Hydrofarm Jumpstart is the cheapest thermostat you can get that I would still trust to function correctly and for extended periods. Next, get a heat pad or a strip of heat tape from Reptile Basics. You're not likely to find a better deal on equipment unless you manage to snag some really killer holiday sales at a brick and mortar supply store, or on Amazon or Ebay. All except their biggest size are under $30 and a lot are on sale rn. If you can't afford a heat pad, order a strip of heat tape and the connectors, and select the option for RB to connect the whole thing for you before they ship. That way when you get it all you have to do is throw some electrical tape over the busbars (the shiny copper parts) of the cut end of heat tape and plug it in to your thermostat. Plug the tstat into the wall, and set the temp at 92, put the heat source under your tank, and you should be good for a hot spot. To boost ambient without raising your room temps, you can also get a CHE (ceramic heat emitter).

Now to address humidity, which is most likely what's affecting your snake's eyecaps. If you are using a tank, which it sounds like you are, using all this heat can quickly dry out your tank. No matter how often or how much you spray, it will evaporate right out of the screen top. Some people have figured out ways to block the moisture from escaping, like putting a tinfoil wrapped piece of cardboard over most of the screen. But your easiest and safest bet is to create a humid hide. This functions as a micro climate that your snake can choose to use when it needs, or leave when it doesn't and you don't have to worry about maintaining correct humidity through out the whole enclosure. For a humid hide, get a plastic hide- this can be as simple as an appropriately sized plastic storage container- make an access hole just big enough for the snake if their isn't one already, and line it with dampened media. Most commonly used is sphagnum moss, but paper towels will work too. It's should be damp but not dripping, so squeeze out excess moisture. place it between the cool and warm sides and give your snake a chance to investigate and use it.

If you have anymore questions, don't hesitate to ask!