Several things...

First of all when you are talking about temps there is no absolute right and wrong. No one degree will work for everyone. Humidity, drafts, and diet will all effect the temps that your snake needs. Since he is not eating you obviously need to change something. 88 is what I would consider the bare minimum for success with this species. If you weren't having problems then fine but since you are I would try getting the hot end up around 95 and seeing if that gives him some incentive to get feeding.

Also. A paper towel tube does not count as a hide. Those caves and half logs you see in the pet stores don't count as hides either. For a snake to feel secure a hide area must be totally dark and must be just barely bigger than the snake. When it coils up inside it should be able to feel the hide touching all sides. Flower pot bases are my favorite hide.

Hopefully by now you have him feeding but this advice is still worthwhile.

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