what kinda hides do u use in your shoebox tubs

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Originally Posted by royal morphz

thanks guys i was actually thinking DIY hides but i went ahead and bought the Reptile basic ones and they are cheap at just 3.59 when 10 or more bought

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I think the small size would be better instead of the mini's. Those mini's were made for their mini tubs. I have smalls for shoe box tubs and they're just right. My 2 month male is already having trouble fitting the small.

Unless these are hatchlings that'll be gone after several feeds....

I got you all beat on price wise! Toilet paper tubes! My hatchlings LOVE them!! Nice, tight and snug. I also recycle the little black dishes that cole slaw and stuff comes in from Chic-fil-lay (however you spell it). Just cut a little hole and all set to go. Use those for corns, hoggies, and some of the BP's.

I don't use hides - Never have...I just give my hatchlings several inches of cypress mulch in their tubs...Some bury down in it - Some don't...Works for me...:gj:

Have had a few babies that LOVED the t/p rolls, most I use the saucers (i have the tan ones). I like them because even the little one feels safe. The other thing I use is just plain boxes.

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Originally Posted by frankykeno

Got that beat. How's 50 cents (or less if they are on sale) a hide sound LOL. I just buy the small plastic plant saucers from Home Depot - I personally like the green ones. Then a few seconds using my handy, dandy saudering wand and bingo a nice rooftop entrance. One fits perfectly on the warm end of a 6 qt shoebox tub. Here's an example....

http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e2...inTubAug08.jpg

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I use these same hides for my hatchlings. A 1.5" circle cutter drill bit costs about $5 and cuts perfect entrances. I can cut a stack in a few seconds, defnitely worth the investment if you are expecting more than a few babies.

http://a733.ac-images.myspacecdn.com...4babea9044.jpg

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Originally Posted by PythonWallace

I use these same hides for my hatchlings. A 1.5" circle cutter drill bit costs about $5 and cuts perfect entrances. I can cut a stack in a few seconds, defnitely worth the investment if you are expecting more than a few babies.

http://a733.ac-images.myspacecdn.com...4babea9044.jpg

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Hmmmm I never thought of that. I think Mike's new drill set came with one of those too. Thanks for a great timesaving idea Jake!

:banana: <-----no more burnt fingertips and plastic smelly fumes for me!!!!

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Originally Posted by frankykeno

:banana: <-----no more ... plastic smelly fumes for me!!!!

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Glad to help. Those plastic fumes will kill you! At least they smell like they could. :)

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Originally Posted by PythonWallace

Glad to help. Those plastic fumes will kill you! At least they smell like they could. :)

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I completely blame them for some of my "odder" moments! :rolleye2:

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Originally Posted by sguido

I use these.
http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/00134231
They are hollow underneath so they do double duty.

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Thanks to a post in another thread I became aware of these and I am using them in 15qt tubs for baby bps and for a Children's python. They cost 99 cents in the US. Really can't beat 'em.