Pet Tech Boulder Cave Hides

[mmmmsamy]

I was wondering if anyone has used the Pet Tech Boulder Caves. I can't seem to find much about them. I like the boulder look and it only has one entry way, but am trying to figure out which size would work best for a male bp to not grow out of. Thanks for any help!

(PS has anyone also used the vivarium electronics hygrometer?)

[Reinz]

Those hides have only one entry to minimize light entry. BPs not only like dark spaces, but semi-snug ones as well. Hence, you NEED to buy a hide that JUst fits, and WILL be out grown. They are more secure in the right hide also.

Please don't skimp on the hides to save money. If that is an issue, you can always make your own from plastic boxes to flower pots.

[AKA Dave]

FWIW, I have several of the medium cave hides from Exo Terra. They're not a nice looking at the Pet Tech caves, but the snakes don't seem to mind. Also, Amazon has them right now for cheap as an add on item.

Dave

EDIT TO ADD: The BPs that are in them range from 200-270g or so, with just a little room to spare.

[mmmmsamy]

Those hides have only one entry to minimize light entry. BPs not only like dark spaces, but semi-snug ones as well. Hence, you NEED to buy a hide that JUst fits, and WILL be out grown. They are more secure in the right hide also.

Please don't skimp on the hides to save money. If that is an issue, you can always make your own from plastic boxes to flower pots.

By only one entry way, I meant that was one of the things I liked about it for a snake

I've seen a few times that people put crumpled up newspaper if the hide is slightly bigger to make it more snug. If that's not a good idea though, I'll definitely buy smaller and get bigger hides as the ball grows. I was just wondering if anyone had used any of the Pet Tech hides and which sizes seem like they'd be appropriate.

[KMG]

By only one entry way, I meant that was one of the things I liked about it for a snake

I've seen a few times that people put crumpled up newspaper if the hide is slightly bigger to make it more snug. If that's not a good idea though, I'll definitely buy smaller and get bigger hides as the ball grows. I was just wondering if anyone had used any of the Pet Tech hides and which sizes seem like they'd be appropriate.

I use moss in hides that are a bit to big. This works really well because it takes up the extra room, is moved and pushed easily, visually pleasing, and can also be moistened during a shed to provide a humid hide to help the shed process.