reptile basics......

what do you guys think of reptile basics hides? im thinking about getting some of them for my snakes. but first i would like some oppinions on the product and what would be the apropriate sizes for my juvie bp and my adult corn snakes.......
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thanks,
Mike H.

IMO the mediums are good for pythons around 500 grams, if the snake is larger than that I would go with the large hide.

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Originally Posted by iCandiBallPythons

IMO the mediums are good for snakes around 500 grams, if the snake is larger than that I would go with the large hide.

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does that go for all snakes or just bps?

I would say an adult colubrid would be more comfortable in a large hide.

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Originally Posted by iCandiBallPythons

I would say an adult colubrid would be more comfortable in a large hide.

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okay thanks alot........ have you personally used these hides? if so what are they made of? and are they easy to clean?

Yes I have RBI racks and hides, they are made out of 1/16 thick ABS material, being non-porous they are easy to clean.

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Originally Posted by Mrgbb

okay thanks alot........ have you personally used these hides? if so what are they made of? and are they easy to clean?

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I use them because they are easy to clean. I think they are made of ABS plastic. My 850g BP can sqeeze into a medium but he will be upgraded in a couple of weeks. For a juvie, I would say go with a medium. The smalls are tiny, about hatchling size. If the medium seems too big, you can fill in some of the space with some balled up paper, or, if you are using wood type substrate, you can scrunch it down in the substrate to make the ceiling lower...

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Originally Posted by iCandiBallPythons

Yes I have RBI racks and hides, they are made out of 1/16 thick ABS material, being non-porous they are easy to clean.

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okay thanks alot...i really think im going to get me some of these maybe ill pick up a rack aswell...... lol so again thanks alot for the info.:D

I have 6 mediums and 1 large and just ordered another one last nite their great, get a rack too might as well go all in CB-70 is great

I use their small hides for snakes up to around 300 grams, then I switch them over to the medium hides until about 600 grams. After that I don't offer hides in my rack.

I like them because the entry hole is offset, which allows more security to the snake once it is in the hide.

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Originally Posted by FatBoy

I like them because the entry hole is offset, which allows more security to the snake once it is in the hide.

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This is the exact reason i like them so much, also the fact that they are black helps keep your tubs looking a little better than a bunch of cereal bowls. Although i am using cereal bowls right now, i use the reptile basics hides for my adult ball pythons

I have 4 BPs with mediums, but they are all Juvi's except for one male, he is around 900g+. He still squeezes into a medium, But Im gonna buy him a Large soon. The smalls are TOO small for a BP, they grow out of it very quick.

Here is RBI rack with medium hides. The adult male is in the 3rd tub from top to bottom.

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y18...s/100_2173.jpg

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Originally Posted by iCandiBallPythons

Yes I have RBI racks and hides, they are made out of 1/16 thick ABS material, being non-porous they are easy to clean.

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I only use RBI products. Everything my snakes have came from Rich, except some hides I got from a friend.

The products from RBI are second to none in my opinion.

Mike

Since we are talking about RBI here, I have a question. Does their 28/32qt rack and 41qt rack use the same flex-watt when used with belly heat? what I'm really asking is if they could be used with the same thermostat?

I have both the cb-70 and the sweater box racks all on a single helix. they all are close in temps. I check with a fluke temp gun.

This is probably stupid question but why not make your own hides from a cardboard box? Or is it because it looks better?

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Originally Posted by FatBoy

I like them because the entry hole is offset, which allows more security to the snake once it is in the hide.

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I agree, and I think it also keeps it darker on the inside and the snakes don't seem to stress as much if the hide is a little large...

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Originally Posted by trikesorz

This is probably stupid question but why not make your own hides from a cardboard box? Or is it because it looks better?

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Well you would have to keep replacing them as they start absorb feces and other stuff and building bacteria on it.

I bought a extra large one for Fat Nico, and although she can barely fit, she LOVES it!!!!

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Originally Posted by Danounet

Well you would have to keep replacing them as they start absorb feces and other stuff and building bacteria on it.

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Oh ok. I'll have to keep that in mind next time I clean my cages.

I use some small ones for my colubrids. They use them but they seem to prefer "the plate with a hole knocked in it" hides I made for the same price.


Still I think for adult BP's I'd either use them or a kitty litter pan.

The only thing I don't like about them is that they are too light. A really active night exploring snake will push that hide all over the place. I had to switch hides with one of my less active BPs. Its worked out so far.

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Originally Posted by trikesorz

This is probably stupid question but why not make your own hides from a cardboard box? Or is it because it looks better?

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Cardboard box can absorb bacteria. I tried it once and the same night I made it, my BP pooped right along the wall. I had to throw it away right after wards.

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Originally Posted by CeeJay

The only thing I don't like about them is that they are too light. A really active night exploring snake will push that hide all over the place. I had to switch hides with one of my less active BPs. Its worked out so far.

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If the hide is in a rack, that is actually a good thing. Mine dont push it pass the middle of the tub, and if they tried the water bowl is there to stop them.