Quote Originally Posted by Snagrio View Post
I've been wondering something similar. My BP stays on his cool side nearly exclusively ever since he moved to the tub. His hides on both ends are the same, it's the perfect gradient of 90 on the hot side, 80 in the middle and mid 70's on the cool end. Maybe just because the weather's still warm here (even in the basement) so he doesn't feel the need for extra warmth at this time?
The OP's "hot side" is a bit over 93*- which IS too warm- & that's assuming that the temperatures are accurate as taken- but what if they're a bit off?

If you're offering "the perfect gradient" then it's not the same thing- snakes know what they need & when they need it. They manage to survive in the wild by slowing their metabolism according to the seasons & availability of food. It may be that there is less light in his "tub", & right now the day lengths ARE getting visibly shorter, indicating to snakes that fall is here & winter won't be far behind, so maybe it's time to think less about eating. It's thought that snakes pay attention not only to temperatures but also day-lengths, which is why they should always be provided a "photo-period".