I had to buy a heating pad with my snake. This time of year does he need it more or not at all?? It sticks to the bottom of his tank and his hidebox is over it. Should I make him believe its winter like it really is or should i just leave it be all year long?

At first all he did was stay in his box but now he hangs out anywhere in his tank and spends less time in his box. He's even started to root around and sleep under the straw bedding. Is his box to hot but his tank to cool?

I want him to be comfortable, but i really don't know whats ideal for him.