Good advice . . .



But I can't help wondering -- if this is what he chooses to do, shoudln't I assume that he knows what works best for him?



I had always understaood that ball pythons tend to seek out warmth. But personally, if it makes him happy to be cold and damp under the water dish, I don't have a problem with it. That is, unless this behavior is harmful to his health.



Is this behavior really unsafe for him? Is scale rot a legitimate concern here? Is it like he's addicted to some self-destructive behavior, sort of like being a smoker, and needs to be forced to stop?



Any thoughts about what might be driving this behavior?

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