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Originally Posted by wetwilly2256

why are the half log hides a bad idea, just out of curiousity

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They're just too big and open for a ball python. They prefer their hides to be very snug and closed in...so they can feel completely buried and "hidden" within. If they can feel the sides of the hide all around and above them...they love it.

I used some nice $5 bowls I got from Target and drilled holes in for hides. The half logs aren't secure like a bowl or a container is. They're too open. They want to feel like they're hidden.

welcome to the site! :rockon: im a pretty new bp owner and i have found GREAT information on here and also there is some really cool people. if you have questions ask and everyone here will help.

okay i see what ur saying what if i get the bowls like u goys are saying can i stll keep that one half log in there just for it bieng in htere? what about a branch is that completely necessary?

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Originally Posted by wetwilly2256

okay i see what ur saying what if i get the bowls like u goys are saying can i stll keep that one half log in there just for it bieng in htere? what about a branch is that completely necessary?

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To tell you the truth all that stuff is unecessary... All they need (want) is a water bowl, a couple identical hides, proper temps/humidity.... But that doesnt mean you cant decorate there enclosures, it just means you have more to clean every week.... But good luck... :salute: :2cent:

Thanks For all ur help, i will get the 2 identical bowls and the proper thermameters and as soon as i can afford it i will get the snake too and post some pictures up.

Quick question, im still looking into the snake thing, but i just thought of something else, i have a ferret that i let loose around the house will the ferret runnning around have any affect on the snake, will it make the snake stress or upset or anything seeing the feret all over the place

Can you put the snake in a room the ferret isn't allowed into? If there's a potential for escape or the ferret getting into the enclosure the outcome would not be good...

I keep mine in a closet so the dogs don't upset him. He loves it, it's secluded and dark with no traffic.

well the ferret wouldnt b able to reach the cage cause im gonna have the cage on top of a book shelf, no i really dont have anywhere else to put the snake cage, live in a small one bedroom apt. the only way the snake could get to the ferret is if it would get out of its cage.

Is it a tall bookshelf? Is the snake even going to be able to "see" the ferret?