probably a dumb question about hides

Hi I've had my baby girl for two weeks now and ive seen nonlinear that the best way to tame down a new bo is to leave out the hide.is that advise able or not.

Stats
10 gal (hatchling up graded later)
3 sides covered
temps 95(hot) 80(cool)

Your wording is a little off to me but if you are asking about taking the hides out of the tank, No.
You want two hides at least.

Assuming you're talking about a ball python....you don't want to leave out the hides. Hides (nice and snug fitting) are very important to the well being of a ball python, especially a baby. Time and patience and growth will calm down a skittish baby. Lack of security will only make him worse and probably refuse to eat.

A bp with out a hide will not feel secure and will not eat due to stress from being in the open.

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If we are speaking of tanks, no, you're better off with a hide.
I have 2 snakes with hides out of 50 snakes in my racks, but tanks are a whole different ball game

Thanks I guys I thought so, but never hurts to ask.

I have another question shes going into shed now (foggy eyes). Should I even try to feed her or wait till after shed?

Thanks for all the feedback.

Wait til after the shed before you feed her and mist her daily until she sheds.

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Originally Posted by rctrax

Should I even try to feed her or wait till after shed?

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It's really up to you. Some snakes eat no matter what. Some get peevish and won't eat during a shed cycle. It's up to you to decide if you want to deal with a rejected rodent. You could be stuck with a live rodent you'll need to either care for or kill...or you could waste a frozen/thawed rodent. Or she may eat.

That said...if she's new to you and still in the settling in phase...the chances that she'll eat while in a new home AND in shed are pretty small. It certainly won't hurt to wait until she's finished before you try.