This is a tropical species and also a shy animal. If we do not provide the proper temps through out the entire enclosure, the animal can get sick from too low of temps because it chose to stay in one hide. It's a possibility, and I wouldn't chance it.Originally Posted by elusivereptiles
I disagree. I think that the snake is smart enough to regulate it's own body temperature once it realizes that there is a hot side and a not so hot side. But that's just me
You will always want to provide the exact same hides for the BP on each side, to encourage him to thermoregulate. You don't want the BP to choose security over thermoregulating, which is where the benefit of 2 duplicate hides is needed.
The ambient air temps should always be above 80 degrees. Hot spot should really be around 89-93 degrees.
What does it matter how the heat lamp and UTH are set up if she is getting the proper temps on both sides? Seems silly to me to condemn a set up because you think there is only way to meet the proper temps.
Tideguyinva, what type of hides are you using? It's not uncommon for BP's to burrow if they feel exposed. And if you just moved him, he may need a few weeks to adjust to his new home. If the heat pad on the glass is very warm and does present a burn risk, you can lay down some newspaper over the heater to reduce the risk of burn until you get that herpstat, with the substrate over the newspaper. That way he never comes into contact with something that can burn him, since BP's do not detect heat through their belly as well as they do on their backs.
If you can give us what the temps are on the hot spot, and the ambient air temps, it will help us better understand the situation. Maybe even a picture of your set up and we can help you figure out what may be bothering your BP.
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