Hello, I bought a baby male python, about 2-3 months old. I've just familiarized it with its new enclosure, and it's been laying there unbothered for the past 15 hours.
I set up a temperature gradient, with the hot side being 87-92 degrees Fahrenheit, and the cool side being room temperature to 75 degrees Fahrenheit. Which brings forth my first question,
(1):He has not moved from under his cave which is directly above the heat pad (from what i've seen. I've been sleeping for the past 10 hours.) How could I tell if he's okay with that cooler gradient? I'm worried it might be too cool for him.
I've seen mixed answers about the following question and I just want to hear from some more opinions, as well as the consequences of not following what's suggested.
(2): How long should i leave my BP unbothered in his tub for? I am so tempted to hold him since he's my first snake ever. What are the consequences to holding him a day or two into his new enclosure?
Now, i have prince in a plastic tub with a non see-through lid... I heard he needs a day/light cycle since BP's are nocturnal...
(3) I'm really flustered because i don't know how to allow light from the top with an opaque lid. I was wondering if someone could help me with some ideas? It'd be great
Below is a picture of him and his enclosure for reference and maybe it'll help deciding solutions for certain questions, i dunno haha. Thank you so much for reading this over and possibly even answering some of my questions! I'm very excited to become the father to a beautiful BP male, Prince!
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