Not eating well...

[Brently]

Okay I really feel that there is a large gap in communication here. Probably due to the inability to hear inflection or tone in typed word. I am not trying to jump on anyone I just feel as though my competence is being brought into question and I am responding in kind. While I may not be a professional herpetologist I at the same time am not stupid. I understand that while a nighttime drop may not be necessary I also believe that it is in no way the cause of her lack of interest as this is not a new aspect of her day to day life. I understand that the individuals here are trying to help by giving me feed back I just don't think that the feedback is directed at the root problem. I have noticed here that it seems that the manner in which people house and care for their animals is always the answer to every problem. I probably shouldn't have posted anything, I suppose I am more looking for reassurance. If it is the temps that are the problem why is it that my boa seems to navigate to the cooler temp side of the tank all the time? I offer hides on both sides of the tank plenty of furniture good ground space and a large water dish. I have a basking area that has a gradient of 90-93 degrees across the width of the space. I will put in a UTH for the cool side today or tomorrow to ensure that the cool side is always warm enough but I just feel that she wouldn't be over there if she didn't like the temp. I know I'm rambling and I am pretty sure that my expression is not being received, all I want to do is provide a good living experience for Athena. I will try to adjust temps accordingly but I am skeptical to say the least. I appreciate the feedback and apologize if I have offended your expertise.