LOL!
Yep, over thinking things is common for newer snake owners. I did it, and I'm sure everybody on this board has questioned their tactics.
There are basic needs and requirements for reptiles, but once you have them dialed in, the animal does what it does.
And YES, seasonal changes, no matter what you have set up, seem to play a roll in their behavior. My boa will have his last meal until March or April in a few days.
Don't sweat it!