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    is this normal for a BP

    I got my first BP yesterday and put him in to his new cage. He stayed in the cool hide (79-80 degrees...i'm having problems getting it between 80-84, any suggestions would be great), but after last nite, he has gone in to his warm hide (91-92 degrees) and has not come out. Can staying in the warm hide too long damage the snake at all or is he just staying where he wants to be? I know they all act differently, I'm just looking for some of your thoughts.
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    Re: is this normal for a BP

    If your hides are identical (they'll choose security over thermoregulating), then I wouldn't worry too much about it. They're all individuals, and just like people, some like it warm, some like it cool. He's probably moving at night when you're sleeping.

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    Re: is this normal for a BP

    Quote Originally Posted by carmich132
    I got my first BP yesterday and put him in to his new cage. He stayed in the cool hide (79-80 degrees...i'm having problems getting it between 80-84, any suggestions would be great), but after last nite, he has gone in to his warm hide (91-92 degrees) and has not come out. Can staying in the warm hide too long damage the snake at all or is he just staying where he wants to be? I know they all act differently, I'm just looking for some of your thoughts.
    You can put newspaper or a towel over the cooler area to bump up the heat a lil. Or even an LP works well to haha. So get out a copy of "Frampton Comes Alive" and warm up the cool side

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