Both messages are very helpful. We will change the heat source for sure. I am thinking we will separate the snakes, just to make sure we don't create conditions that Nutmeg will not like and end up with 2 sick snakes.

At the present, we have ground walnut hulls for the bedding. Should I change that to the shavings? or is it okay? I like the walnut because it is large granuals that are easy to sift to clean.