Hi

June the newbie here. I am about to go into my studio to make some hides for the bp my daughter is hopefully getting next week. Being a potter, I have the luxury of being able to make whatever type of hide my little heart dreams of! heh heh

In searching the forums, I have learned that hides should be small enough to touch the snake on all sides, but I have seen hides with holes in the top, and holes in the side. I was going to make it round, which is easiest since I can just throw it on my wheel, but which entry would be ideal? Or should I make them with both a top and side entry? And how big should it be for, say, an '06 baby (we haven't chosen a particular snake yet)?

I was going to leave it unglazed. It will still be vitrified (non porous) for sanitation's sake, but unglazed it will be slightly rough which I am hoping will be useful when it comes time for the bp to shed.

So, can someone advise on total size, and opening location and size? I'd appreciate it! Thanks so much!