What hides are you using for large adults

My 10 month old has always used half logs as hides but she's getting to big, even for the largest ones sold at the local pet store. These are being placed in an AP cage, so wanting something that's functional, natural looking and nice to look at. Just curious what everyone is using for larger adults. Would appreciate some feedback.

I only have natural hides for my male bp that's in a Proline cage and he fits perfectly on the exo terra large hides he's never outgrown them they also have an extra large size for even bigger snakes all my other snakes are in a rack and get either exo terra hides or reptile basics ones. But here's the link to the hides, hope this is helpful [emoji4]

http://www.exo-terra.com/en/products/reptile_cave.php

You could make your own aswell with bowls dipped in coco husk/fiber. Just put a non toxic caulking and let dry for a few days

I dont know about natural looking, but I use plastic hides from Reptile Basics. They're great for adults and they're easy to clean.

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Originally Posted by Mr. Misha

I dont know about natural looking, but I use plastic hides from Reptile Basics. They're great for adults and they're easy to clean.

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+1 , I use them as well and they are great products.

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Originally Posted by Mr. Misha

I dont know about natural looking, but I use plastic hides from Reptile Basics. They're great for adults and they're easy to clean.

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+2. That's all I use, and I use about 3 different sizes from new babies to old adults. So much better than those half log hides you get a pet stores.

I make my hides out of bowls you can paint them you can cover them with plants anything I've found for my mid-sized snakes that baby wipe containers work awesome just cut out a door. They are opaque so just paint and cover as you want.

I've started buying/using plastic hanging plant potters for $2 from lowes. I melt out an opening with a soldering iron. They work well for snakes up around the 1300-1600gram mark, then ya have to buy something bigger.

I'm currently experimenting with 6 qt tubs for the bigger guys that are 1600+ and my 6 foot rat snake.

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I don't use a hide either, it's really not necessary if you use an enclosed rack system (only open at the front) because basically the entire tub is a hide. If they need to feel more secure they burrow under the newspaper.

For a more naturalistic setting, you can find a plastic storage container with a secure snap on lid that the snake will fit inside, cut an entrance hole in the side and hot glue rocks or wood chips or bark slabs to the outside.

We use an enclosed rack system and do not typically use hides. For the shy eaters we put a bunch of crumpled newspaper in with them to make them feel more secure, and have observed them eating more often with the crumpled newspaper.

I had some half logs, that came with my original tank. However I ordered 3 different animal plastic setups, and ordered appropriate hides from Reptile Basics. I have everything setup and ready for some new snakes. And whilst I haven't used the reptile basic hides yet, I can already see they are fantastic.

I was sick of having to 'fill in' the back end of a half log, with substrate, or be forced to back it into a dark wall, just in order to have my BP use it. (She's cute, but picky :P)

May have to order some of those from reptile basics. They look like they could help hold a little heat and humidity as well. Easy to clean looks like a plus also.

Another plug for reptile basics, I have a variety on hand to rotate through. Not natural looking but do the job and easy to clean.

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Originally Posted by Pyrate81

I've started buying/using plastic hanging plant potters for $2 from lowes. I melt out an opening with a soldering iron. They work well for snakes up around the 1300-1600gram mark, then ya have to buy something bigger.

I'm currently experimenting with 6 qt tubs for the bigger guys that are 1600+ and my 6 foot rat snake.

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Are they in a rack system. after 600+ grams most of mine dont even need them anymore, Being there tub is a hide.

My racks are enclosed so no hides, but you can use cat litter pans for large females (by large female I mean 2000 and up)

My male that's about to hit 800g likes these all living things tree trunks from petsmart. They are a perfect fit for him it seems. http://m.petsmart.com/h5/hub?id=rept..._id%3D36-15102

I have offered him the half logs, caves, and reptile basics hides but he likes the tree trunks. Unfortunately for him I think he'll just have to deal with the reptile basics ones since he'll probably be too big for the trunks soon. :D