That looks like a place that a snake would feel secure. As to the good suggestions given about the tape, you could find little rubber coated or plastic clips at a hardware store and drill holes in the side and hold the cords in place with plastic nuts and bolts.With wingnuts you wouldnt need tools.That would be an inexpensive way to get rid of the tape. My guess on the temperature fluxuation would be that the room temperature is fluxuating maybe because of a drafty window or something.The best solution is probably to get a thermostat to compensate for changing room temps. Even a cheap one is better than none. That would set you back at least $30 though. Or move the snake to a warmer room in your house. Frankykeno has made a generous offer and it sounds like you are on your way.For hides you could get tupperware type stuff at a Dollar store and cut openings in them.Then you wouldnt have to keep getting new ones as the cardboard degrades as it was pointed out.Also set your tub on an inside wall as high as you can in the room.The floor and outsde walls are colder.![]()