Awesome to see that you're improving his home!

It would be a good idea to provide hiding spots for him; the dishes of flower pots (with an entrance knocked out of the side) work great. If you give him a substrate that he can burrow in (aspen, carefresh, etc.), he'll appreciate the opportunity. If you have a substrate that he can burrow in, you can use flat rocks or pieces of bark for him to hide under too. Be creative! Snakes like their hiding spots to be snug, not roomy!

The temp in the warm hiding spot should be about 85 degrees. The cool side can be in the high 60's-70's or whatever the room temp is.

How big is he? I could be wrong, but he looks too big for pinkies. A good rule of thumb is to feed prey items slightly smaller in diameter than the thickest part of the snake's body. Try fuzzies or hoppers if he's big enough for them!

Good luck with your new pal, he looks great, soon he'll be guzzling rodents like there's no tomorrow!
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- Andy
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