Quote Originally Posted by bcr229 View Post
I'm going to repeat what was said about the thermostat. If you don't have one then that is your first priority, as unregulated a UTH can get hot enough to burn your snake, and it needs to be unplugged until you get one.
A bigger enclosure is nice to have, and a freezer full of f/t rats that she's transitioned to, are also nice to have.

What you NEED is the t-stat! Your previous corn snake was different. Colubrids are better at sensing too much heat and avoiding burns. For some reason BP's just don't - they burn. A Hydrofarm will get you by. Can't remember how much they are (I bought mine off Amazon almost a year ago....I think I spent $40-something, but that might have been for both.) An upgrade Herpstat or Vivarium Electronics is nice to have (again), but if money is tight, just get the Hydrofarm, and you'll be fine.

Something no one has mentioned yet: the scars may be because she was chewed on, not necessairly bit (although, that can happen). Just keep an eye on her until she kills it. Never leave a BP alone with a live rat. Should do fine. I agree, however, I much prefer f/t.