Quote Originally Posted by My2Boyz View Post
Hello friends.. Me and my 2 boys are new to this forum. My recent addition is a male Queenbee that is around 1.5 yrs old.
I got him from a friend of a friend who is a breeder....
Anyways, long story short... my boy was recently housed in a rack system and now that I have him he is in a 28Q bin with UTH at one end. There is also a hide at the hot end as well.

So this is what I am experiencing with him since bringing him home (now 1 week)... He does not really use the hide and he is usually on top of the hide or curled up in a corner on the cool side.... The temp is on thermostat to stay between 90-94 degrees and I am using cypress mulch which provides nice humidity. Tried to feed him this past Sunday (which was a week since bringing him home) and he did not want it. The breeder he came from feed him both frozen and live....

So why is he not using the hide? Is it because he used to be in a rack system? If so, will he settle into what I have for him? Should I remove the hide and not have anything in with him except a water bowl?

My other python is in same set up and doing great, but he is also younger being 6 months... Your suggestions are greatly appreciated - Thanks!!

1. What is the temp of the substrate, should shoot for 87-89f temps might be to high for him. Also what is the ambient temp? in the room.
2. usually takes 2 weeks to acclimate him to his new setting. After fixing husbandry leave him alone for 2 weeks then try a small rodent.
3. What is the exact humidity, cypress tends to hold more moisture. Ideal is 50% humidity.
4. Also when he uses the restroom pay attention to the stool for signs of parasites, diarrhea etc.. should look nice brown solids with occasional white pellet of uric acid.
5. UTH needs to be on a thermostat to help regulate the temp in the enclosure.