I think its awesome that you're trying to help your snake. I'll tell you what I know
the search feature on this site is amazing, there are so many threads filled with lots of useful information.
1. a basking spot of 100 i much too hot for a BP. 90-96 is fine.
2. There is an excellent sticky on how to raise humidity in glass tanks using seran wrap, duct tape and tin foil.
3. sand as a substrate -- sand is a pretty inappropriate substrate for most reptiles, contrary to popular belief. Sand has a ton of dust, as well as gets in the nostrils of the snake and from what i understand irritates the sales and such, and also dosnt do much for humidity. Aspen, cypress mulch, coconut bark, etc that are much more appropriate for balls. From what i understand, balls dont really bury in their substrates. Papertowels, newspaper and other kraft papers are also great substrates.
4. As for the shed, a little stuck shed is not a problem at all
. As long as the shed does not circle anything (such as the neck or tail tip) your snake will be fine. There are a few stickies about dealing with stuck sheds if it bothers you that much. Snakes can have a layer or two or three of stuck shed without it really being an issue. My Honduran milk snake came to me with at least 3 layers of eyecaps, she has since shed properly and is now fine.
Sorry if some of this is repeated info from other posters.
Good luck with your snake
Originally Posted by cinderbird
I think its awesome that you're trying to help your snake. I'll tell you what I know
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