What would you do?

My bigger bp never uses his hides, like EVER... he constantly sleeps in his branches. As a result of this, I'm worried he isn't being heated properly since I only use heating pads as heat sources. Would you remove the branches?

Will, I know you know your stuff, so I hope I'm not asking a stupid question. Bubba's a pretty big boy. (Looked at pics this moring). Is the hide too cramped for him?

nah, he has two of the largest "hubba-huts" (the half-logs from the pet store) in there. should be plenty of room. and i'm pretty sure they aren't too big also. i would say that ratio-wise, the fit would be the same as peanut and his hides... and he uses his.

He most likely wouldn't stress himself out on purpose just to sit in the branches. If he starts refusing meals or something you can try taking out the branches; but in the mean time I would say just let Bubba be Bubba :D

Jennifer

lol, well jen... he's only eaten for me twice since i've gotten him (early december)... any more suggestions?

LOL....nope, I think I'm done.. :oops:

LOL, out of all seriousness, he probably just likes it up there, I really wouldn't worry too much. BUT, since he isn't a very good eater, you can certainly try taking them out and see if it has some sort of an affect on him. If he STILL doesn't use his hide, well then, he just doesn't like the one you gave him. :lol:

Jennifer

lol, yeah... my guess is, if he was cold he'd come down...

Maybe the floor is too hot? You never know, I've had thermometers go crazy on me before!

well the cage is set up exactly like my other one, and the temps are all reading correctly. they've been the same for a month now. and he just started sleeping in his branches about 2 weeks ago, but since the first time i noticed, thats the only place he stays.

Maybe he just doesn't like the half log - especially since it's not round? Just a guess. My BP won't use his half log so I put other hides in also. I've heard others say there BP won't use the half log either. Could just be coincendence.

Maybe he just likes hanging' out.

I'm with Tigergenesis -- I'd try a different type of hide and see if he seems to use those any more than the habba-huts.

think i'll give that a shot. thanks guys.

Don't worry man and as far as him eating don't worry either. I wouldn't worry cause as everybody else knows, most bp's go off feed during these months. Also his body tone seems good from the pics that I've seen of him. When they start losing their muscle tone then worry. As far as him using the hide, just leave everything the way it is. As long as the temps/himidity are right then don't worry, he'll use the when he wants to not when you want him to.