BP Unusually Small?

[Avsha531]

Ah I've been meaning to go and get a thermostat as soon as I'm able to afford it! I purchased the velcro thermometer and humidity gauge without knowing how inaccurate they are, but at least I have some temporary way of gauging if the temperature or humidity is way out of whack. Also been thinking of a new heat mat, since this one came with her, and while it does work, feels like it might not be warm enough. I'm reluctant to get one that's too hot, though, because she does like to burrow and will lay right on the pad, which has been fine so far because it isn't super hot. Not like I can really discourage burrowing.

Welcome to the forum! Just so you know, even if the heat mat doesn't feel that hot to you, it doesn't mean it isn't getting too hot. Our body temps are close to 100 degrees, but if the heat mat was at that temperature (unregulated they usually get way hotter than that) there is a real concern about the snake getting burns. Also, the effect the heat mat has on ambient temps is negligible, it is really for more localized belly heat. I strongly suggest getting a thermostat asap, and if you can't check the temp with a temp gun immediately, unplugging the heat mat until you can. Temp guns are like $15-20 on Amazon, and I'm sure you can find one at walmart or home depot. Either way, especially considering your beep doesn't have any food in its stomach its better that it would be a liitle colder than to potentially risk burns. Please keep us posted, definitely recommend that you read the caresheets and stickies and I hope your baby starts eating soon

PS-For feeding, if it was on mice maybe try mice for the first few feedings. After that, I found that you can throw some mouse or gerbil bedding in with the feeder, and shake it up to scent it.