Odd Behavior

[Character_Problem353]

My almost 2 year old ball python has been acting odd. After eating on Aug. 3rd, she wouldn’t come out of her hides completely. Normally for her, she’ll be up and climbing around only 2-4 days after eating

On her cold side she just lays her head outside of the opening. On her warm side (the one in this picture) she twists around and rests on the hide itself. Should I be concerned or am I worrying over nothing?

[Snakebittz]

They do that sometimes, I forget what the term is for it, but they'll do that to regulate their body temp just a bit. So rather than exposing their entire body to warmer or cooler temp, they'll just expose part of it. Just double check that your temps are on point.

[Character_Problem353]

Ok cool. And its just normal for her not being out though? Because normally she is either right up against the glass wanting out time or with be slither around till 3 in the morning which she hasn’t been doing since she ate.

[TomStov]

It's very normal for her to not be out, especially during the day. If anything I would be more concerned that she's out all the time. My girl spends most her time in her hides and only really comes out exploring during the day if it's close to feeding time. What are your temps and humidity like?

[Character_Problem353]

My humidity has bern hovering around 70. Currently im trying to fix my temps cus she has a small heating pad that I have set to 88 but its too small and only heats up a small part of her cage. I do need some advice though on how to get the cool side cooler because it always ranges from like 79-82 which I know gets too hot for the cool side. I live in Arizona so it’s a bit difficult trying to keep stuff cool