To Slim: I have tried EVERYTHING, this is me in desperation trying to make the husbandry conditions absolutely perfect. I've had to "assist" feed him 3 times because he was losing weight. I work at a pet store, and my boss refuses to feed live. (which he was eating at the supplier) I am taking him home to the proper sized tank, and to give him better, more specific care than he was getting.

to everyone else: i got the temp up on the warm side up to 90 F (too hot?) with a heat lamp and a towel over the tank. i think i have another UTH of the same size, but i dont have any thermestats because this setup is temporary until I can get him eating. It is just the basic: one hide on each side, water bowl, paper towel on the ground.

PS. The UTH are 8 watts each, 6"x8", and I DO NOT have the snake yet, I am waiting to get the temp and humidity perfect before I bring it in