Hi Zincubus i use a probe thermostat for a reference mostly i go by the infrared thermometer the temps are fine.
Today i went to the pet store and bought a live rat i waited for lights out and it didn't last long my snake is digesting as we speak. i don't know why she lost interest on the frozen thawed maybe got tired of it lol.i'm relieved she ate.i guess pythons get moody sometimes.