if i could i would.i stay in the basement and its about 68 in here at all times.at least wen its not summer.but the fact is my bp thrives.hasnt refused a feed,defecates normally 3 days after feeding like clockwork.hides all freakin day wich kills me so i have to stay up till bout 4 to 5 am to see him move around,and work really blows because of this.but hey wat can i do?huh,huh,well sometimes i remove the hide so he has no choice but to be in the open.we are buddys though and i dont care wat people say about snakes not having feelings,lil butters loves me.i believe everything that breathes and is alive has feelings.its impossible to not have emotion.for example,sometimes if i try to get him out to handle him he doesnt want to be held.trys to get away from me.that is a mood wich is a feeling.thats just my opinion and belief.
I'm assuming you are giving your snake the best of both worlds by offering him a hot spot to bask? Unless your a mind reader and talked to your snake, best to be safe and offer a nice hot spot around 90-95 F.