Young BP and new owner feeding concerns

[KevinK]

I think the snake will be fine for another week if the breeder/store records are fine. I'm concerned for the snakes health if she doesn't get a UTH controlled by a thermostat. Also needs a thermostat for the CHE. The snake is likely very cold without belly heat.

I agree you need a source of regulation for the CHE, but I wouldn't say I agree with the part about a UTH being necessary in every scenario.

Case in point: I don't use belly heat AT ALL, but rather only radiant heat panels for all of my animals without problems. This was the suggestion of numerous other experienced keepers as well as Bob from Pro Products. It makes sense as well, snakes don't have a source of "belly heat" in the wild to digest meals. Rather, they use a source of basking heat (which can be provided in captivity by CHE's or RHP's). Just make sure you're keeping proper temperatures directly under the bulb at substrate level.