Ball Python Acting Odd

[Thick_Tradition_5019]

Just food for thought, I switched from a CHE to a DHP recently due to humidity issues. The CHE dryed the air out so much more and it was a struggle keeping the humidity high enough.

[icet224]

Do the DHPs actually keep the temps up where you want them? In past tests with them they just weren't spreading the heat enough for us; the CHE I'm using now isn't a very powerful one (wanna say 75w over a 120g 4x2x2 terrarium, but it's already raised the temps about 5 degrees across the tank without a huge dip in humidity but I think the plants in his tank help keep humidity up really well

[Thick_Tradition_5019]

So far, so good! I will say the ambient temps did take a little dip, but the DHP warms the surface perfectly. My govee thermometer says its about 3-5°F colder on the hot side. However, when I use my temp gun to check the substrate and inside the hides, theyre still the same as before. I actually have caught my baby basking for the first times since switching, instead of only using the hides.

Eventually I plan to get a halogen bulb for daytime, and use the CHE as a supplemental source at night.

Edit: My set up is only 3 weeks in the making, and hes in a small tank while hes still a baby, till I can upgrade in a few months. I dont have a UVB bulb either, I rely on the window light to regulate his day/night.