Congrats on the new BP. I hope you really enjoy your snake keeping experience. It sounds like you've got a pretty good grip on things so far. I agree on dropping your hot spot to a max of 88-90 and holding off on handling until he's eaten a couple more meals. You may not even need both the UTH and CHE during the warmer months. One heat source should be plenty. My snakes do just fine with the rooms ambient temps of 78-82, but I do close the A/C vent in that room to keep it a bit warmer. Even ambient temps of 75 with access to a 88-90 hotspot is sufficient. I don't believe enclosures are ever too large as long as the animal has plenty of hides and floor covering. I've started baby snakes in small tubs and adult sized enclosures. They adapt to their environment and most will thrive if your husbandry is on point. Most snakes are really very easy to care for once your setup is dialed in. Please share pics when you can.
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