ball python will not use hide

Hi guys I got a ball python 5 days ago the frist 3 days he stayed in his hide now he is very active at night but he will not use his hide I have a big piece diftwood for climbing he balls up on that now and sleeps on it is this ok he never gos in his hide. Posted from my droid x

They are nocturnal so being active at night is normal. What are your temps and humidity like? What are you using for hides?

This may work...

Try turning your back and counting to ten. Then, right before you open your eyes, yell "ready or not, here I come!". If it's not in it's hide after that then I'm stumped...
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Ok but seriously, when was the last time you fed the Bp? What's the temp in the hide? Is the snake constantly active or just chilling in a corner?

Temp under hide 85 to 90 with heat mat cool side 70 to 75 hot side temp 75 to 80. 40 to 65 % I use a heat light to 75 w and moonlight 75 w at night I can't get temps to go any. Higher posted with my droid x

[QUOTE=fredmsi;1558581]Temp under hide 85 to 90 with heat mat cool side 70 to 75 hot side temp 75 to 80. 40 to 65 % I use a heat light to 75 w and moonlight 75 w at night I can't get temps to go any. Higher posted with my droid x I use a u shaped log for hide

Srry for double post hard doing this on droid x

The half logs aren't so good for BPs. They don't feel very secure in them because they're open on both ends. And wood is a pain to clean. Have you looked at the hides from Reptile Basics? They are really nice and suitable for BPs. They like snug, dark hides with small openings. Just a thought...

The half log hides aren't bad IF you have the sides and backs blacked out and have the back of the log hide pushed against the back or side. You can use black Con-Tact paper from Home Depot for like $6, you just cut the sizes you need and stick them on the sides. Also do you have a hide for the cool end too? How are you measuring temps??

K I orders 2 mini hides from them I hope there not to small the snake is a lil bit over 2 feet

Those hides are small, I have one for my 105 gram female but she won't fit in it for too much longer.

How long is she ill some pics of my bp later i don't know if mine is male or female

I don't measure them, I weigh them so I can't even tell you. I posted earlier that the log hide would be fine if you black out the sides and backs. Also how are you measuring your temps?

Digital and ones that sticks. On tank

Well if the digital ones have a a probe those are okay, the analog ones don't read correctly so I wouldn't even bother using them. I have two in my tank but only because my bp like to climb on them lol. If you have a UTH you should hot glue a digital thermometer probe to the hot spot, but I think in time you should definitely get a thermostat or a dimmer because UTH's get way too hot and can burn your snake.

The stick on thermometers are completely useless. Next time your in the pet store take all of them they have on the shelf and put them side by side. If two are the same I will be VERY surprised.

If the heatpad and light are not controlled by a thermostat or dimmer you're asking for some serious trouble. Heat mats can get hot enough to melt plastic and your snake doesn't stand a chance.

Most pet stores have hides made of like clay or something and they work fine. You don't have to go with the black ones if you're going for a realistic set up.

Get a thermostat.