Quote Originally Posted by craigafrechette View Post
Well, first off, Welcome!

Now, let's get this out of the way...
As the saying goes: a hiding BP is a happy BP.

You mentioned your temps are controlled by a t-stat, but didn't mention the actual temps. So, what are your temps?
Where and how are you measuring temps?

Does the snake have more than one hide?

How often and for how long are you handling the snake?

Answering these questions will help us help you.
The temperature around the lamp and his hide is 28-30 degrees Celsius, he only has one hide. Although I haven't measured the gradient in a while I think it was 24-26 at the cooler end with the water bowl.

I am measuring the temperature with a stick on dial thermometer in the corner of the viv closest to the glass on the warmer side. Thus far I've only handled him when moving him. I do put my hand in the cage to help him get used to my hand and smell but haven't attempted much more.

I work odd shifts so I control the light (not the ceramic) remotely to give him 12 hours of light a day. Despite seeing him at all times of day over the past few months I've never seen him leave his hide unless I coax him out to feed.

No doubt it's partly to do with his personality and whilst I'm not concerned for his health (he isn't exhibiting any signs of illness and isn't lethargic when moved from the viv) I'd like to hear your suggestions on how I can make his life better.

As for the reply about branches I'll be purchasing branches from a petstore soon to see how he likes it. I'm wary about taking ones just from local wildlife but I know I can boil or otherwise sterilise them to make it safer.

Thanks for the replies.

- - - Updated - - -

Thanks for the advice about shedding ^^