I finally took the temperatures. My room is about 65 F, the cool end of the tank is 78 degrees, the warm end was 95 degrees F. However, to the defense of the heat mat, he is always under the piece of slate which covers the heatmat area (their is bedding in between them). In addition, this same rock absorbs most of the basking heat. I do give him a cool spot hide, but he rarely goes there.

Now to colchicine " am baffled by some of your statements. A 33 gal is too big, so you'll divide it in half? What are you basing this on? ", the only answer I have to this is



1. Smaller enclosure is easier to regulate and accomodate, the 33 gallon has the same base as a standard 55 gallon. In addition if the snake happens to be sick, i want to simplify its housing.



2. Numerous caresheets state that snakes feel unsecure in open areas, which include bigger tanks, yes, I can make it a natural type tank with a bunch of rocks, and hiding places, but this would only make things more difficult, locating the snake, and feeding the snake.



Also I just placed a split brain pinkie in the cool end. Hopefully he will decide to come out.

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