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Realistic looking hide ideas?
Hey everyone,
I just wanted to get some ideas for realistic looking hides, especially for when a bp reaches full size. I like the weight and look of the exo-terra rock dens, but I'm not sure even the xl would be big enough for a full size bp. I would like to keep it natural looking. I know some people have mentioned using sculpting clay then hardening it in the oven. If so, about how much would I need to make 2 hides? I also know people have mentioned terracotta pot basins/pots etc, would these be high enough for a full size bp? It seems like if they went in they would just lift it up.
Looking for a lot of good idea, thanks.
-Austin
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Re: Realistic looking hide ideas?
1.0 Solomon Tree Boa (Ziggy)
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Re: Realistic looking hide ideas?
Those do look pretty nice too. Any idea what size would be best for a full grown ball python?
-Austin
0.8 Normal 1.0 Pastel 0.0.1 Spider
1.1 Het Kahl BCI-08's-FS/T
1.0 Hypo Citrus Beardie (Citrón)
0.1 Citrus Beardie (Tang)
0.0.1 Rose Hair Tarantula (Rose)
0.1 Himalayan Cat (Meredith)
0.2 Persian Cats (Madison and Myrtle)
1.0 Shih-Tzu (Gizmo) 0.1 Lhasa-Apso (Lana)
Rats, ASF's, Turks & Dubias.
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Re: Realistic looking hide ideas?
hmm, hard to tell, Extra Large might work, no real idea though.
I would try to find them locally so you can see them up close.
1.0 Solomon Tree Boa (Ziggy)
1.0 Mexican Black King Snake (Venom)
1.0 Aztec Corn Snake (Ozzy)
1.0.1 Normal Ball Pythons (Mystery/Jack)
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Re: Realistic looking hide ideas?
http://www.reptilebasics.com/Hide-Boxes-p-1-c-282.html
These aren't realistic looking but my snakes love them! I use the medium sized ones even for my 1000g females; though they also have the large size that I'll move them into soon. The offset door is a good touch and they fit well into my racks as well as my cages! I put one along the log wall of the tub so that the snake can thermoregulate without leaving the hide; though many of them are strong enough to move the hide around with them!! And- this sounds nuts- but my snakes prefer them over the Zilla brand. I know I know- impossible you say- I agree. However, I did a scientific experiment and they did like the RBI one's over the Zillas!!! Go figure!!
~~ McKinsey~~
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~The Little Prince; Antoine de Saint Exupery
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Re: Realistic looking hide ideas?
I bought 2 of the black plastic hides and used them for Salzedo when he first came home. He wasn't even 2 months old yet and I knew he'd outgrow them, but I didn't want to overwhelm him with huge hides either.
Right now he is nearly ready for larger hides, but I think I'll just get another set of slightly larger black plastic ones.
When he is fully grown I'd like to get a naturalistic set. Maybe something that looks like a natural rock outcropping.
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Re: Realistic looking hide ideas?
You can use the same concept people use to make the fake rock wall for a viv, just do it on a plastic hide. Pretty easy, and it will look like a rock.
Jenea
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