Best hides for a ball python?

I have about a 1 year old ball python and I want to get a nicer hide for him, something that actually looks good in the cage too, not just an upside down planter pot which I am currently using now. What is the best type of hide for him? also is there something that makes the hide humid inside because I have a hard time keeping up my humidity levels in his cage, thanks

If you want something nice looking, Exo-Terra makes these reptile caves that are pretty snug. I just don't like them because they are too bulky and heavy for my setup. They are also kind of expensive, so yeah.

Here's a link to those hides:
http://www.reptiledirect.com/index.a...ROD&ProdID=385
the small size works for a hatchling, large for a juvi, and XL for an adult.

who has the best prices on all snake supplies like this?

I like small tight hides that are easy to clean ...

I use these from www.reptiletubs.com

http://www.reptiletubs.com/rthidebox.htm

as well as these from www.freedombreeder.com

http://www.freedombreeder.com/access...p?productID=28

-adam

This is what we use, as you can see in Cleo's cage here. It's the medium size, so we plan to purchase one of ESU's larger sizes when Cleo outgrows it.

If we had lots and lots of snakes to care for, I would go with something less expensive and the easiest possible to clean, but the resin molded stuff from ESU is very easy to clean and disinfect while being more aesthically pleasing for me. Snakes like'em, I like'em. =)

Have a look at the "Captain Overkill's Guide" my fiance Rick wrote for setting up a glass viv that maintains proper husbandry.

Haha, Captain Overkill.......certainly is overkill, but we've been there, done that discussion!

I use the ESU Creature Cubbyholes.



I buy them from http://www.reptilesupply.com

More info. on them here: http://www.reptilesupply.com/advance...a0a743e8f5f427

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I use the ESU Creature Cubbyholes.



I buy them from http://www.reptilesupply.com

More info. on them here: http://www.reptilesupply.com/advance...a0a743e8f5f427

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So how do your snakes like those hides? I have been looking at some like that on another site.

Granola bar box was the best thing for my snake. He loves it and practically lives in it :P

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So how do your snakes like those hides? I have been looking at some like that on another site.

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They all seem to like 'em Bill.

Especially since they come in sizes.

It allows for a nice tight fit.

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Granola bar box was the best thing for my snake. He loves it and practically lives in it :P

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I have used alot of cardboard hides in the past, but they just don't clean up well. I am tired of throwing them away and getting another. I have been looking for something I can throw in the old dishwasher I plumbed in the basement. ;)

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They all seem to like 'em Bill.

Especially since they come in sizes.

It allows for a nice tight fit.

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Do the large ones fit nicely in the 41 qt tubs?

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Do the large ones fit nicely in the 41 qt tubs?

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You're concerned about height?

Just overall size, does it fit with room left over? Is it tight to the top? Etc

Height is not a problem.

Two in the 41 quart is tight - but there is still room to move around and my girls just move 'em as they need to.

Sweet. Thanks!!

Before spending the money on those ESU type hides, I would pick up some cat litter pans from Walmart for $2.50 each....they make great hides for adults. They fit great in 41 qt tubs too.

For my smaller bps, I use random sized plastic containers(i.e. butter tubs, cool whip tubs, etc.). ha ha....i have everyone saving their butter tubs for me ;)

Like Bill said.....cardboard just does not clean well...and having to replace a ball python's hide everytime it gets soiled places alot of unneeded stress on the animal..

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Before spending the money on those ESU type hides, I would pick up some cat litter pans from Walmart for $2.50 each....they make great hides for adults. They fit great in 41 qt tubs too.

For my smaller bps, I use random sized plastic containers(i.e. butter tubs, cool whip tubs, etc.). ha ha....i have everyone saving their butter tubs for me ;)

Like Bill said.....cardboard just does not clean well...and having to replace a ball python's hide everytime it gets soiled places alot of unneeded stress on the animal..

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With all the cat litter pans I have gotten lately for mice racks, I'm surprised I didnt think of that. Thanks!!

Cleaning the cage finding soiled cardboard and having to replace it, not only stresses the snake, it stresses me too!! LOL!!

I got some plastic tubs(butter size) at walmart after christmas for about .05$ each. They have xmas themes on the outside but so far the snakes don't seem to care about that. Making a entrance took about a minute eacha nd I have a nice stack of them, cheap plastice bowls work well too, If you don't have people to save tubs for you, which I am about to contact my friends and go, hey.... save me your tubs!!
I would like ot find something for my larger snakes, my big guy is in a LARGE tank with a cardboard box.
My rats and mice get to squabble over who gets which boxes. I use those because they don't seem to care if I toss em.
Mice like the butter tub size things too, as do rat pups just weaned.
I like those from Adam's post with the hole in the top, but I am afraid that my guys in the racks wouldn't be able to squeeze in.
Wolfy(Loving the links!)

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I like those from Adam's post with the hole in the top, but I am afraid that my guys in the racks wouldn't be able to squeeze in.

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My 3500+ gram girls housed in CB-70 tubs have no problems getting in and out of those hides. ;)

-adam

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My 3500+ gram girls housed in CB-70 tubs have no problems getting in and out of those hides. ;)

-adam

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Where there is a will, there is a snakey way? =)

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Where there is a will, there is a snakey way? =)

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It's really not all that big of a deal ... I've seen adult ball pythons compress themselves enough to crawl under a door. They are extremely adept at getting into and out of tight spaces. :D

-adam

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I use the ESU Creature Cubbyholes.



I buy them from http://www.reptilesupply.com

More info. on them here: http://www.reptilesupply.com/advance...a0a743e8f5f427

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The two samples you sent me of these arrived today. I was thinking that the large would be too small for the new girl, but it's a nice tight fit for her. I plan to disinfect them tomorrow and introduce them to two of the "kids". Thank you so much and for the link! :D

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The two samples you sent me of these arrived today. I was thinking that the large would be too small for the new girl, but it's a nice tight fit for her. I plan to disinfect them tomorrow and introduce them to two of the "kids". Thank you so much and for the link! :D

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No problem Robin.

Glad they worked out.

I searched around and that is the best price I was able to find.

If you come across a better price - let me know!

I'll be building another rack soon in anticipation of some spring arrivals.:snake2:

I love the heavy black rubber dog dishes I buy from our local feed store, however, those freedom breeder ones are amazing looking Adam! I assume the bowl shaped depression in the medium one if for water right? Though we are going to your idea of disposable cups in pvc holders as it seems smarter once we have a larger number of water dishes to mess with. I do like the look of the freedom breeder hides though...very nice!

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I love the heavy black rubber dog dishes I buy from our local feed store, however, those freedom breeder ones are amazing looking Adam! I assume the bowl shaped depression in the medium one if for water right? Though we are going to your idea of disposable cups in pvc holders as it seems smarter once we have a larger number of water dishes to mess with. I do like the look of the freedom breeder hides though...very nice!

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I liked the Freedom Breeder as well, but when I clicked into the main Freedom Breeder site to see other sizes, I can't find their hides listed anywhere, except fo the direct link that Adam provided. Am I clueless? :confuzd:

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No problem Robin.

Glad they worked out.

I searched around and that is the best price I was able to find.

If you come across a better price - let me know!

I'll be building another rack soon in anticipation of some spring arrivals.:snake2:

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I've been looking too and I believe you are correct - that's also the best price I've seen as well. I've bookmarked the link you provided. I honestly didn't think that large one would be big enough for Sarah, but she's even got some growing room. They really can fit in some small spaces!

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I liked the Freedom Breeder as well, but when I clicked into the main Freedom Breeder site to see other sizes, I can't find their hides listed anywhere, except fo the direct link that Adam provided. Am I clueless? :confuzd:

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Here.

They are towards the bottom. ;)

Thank you Bill! Yup, I was clueless! Duh!

Each of my snakes has a heavy Exotera hide of the appropriate size and one of the reptile tub types. The lighter reptile-tubs tend to get bulldozed around the enclosure like a little snake double-wide trailer-home but they all seem to be pretty OK with the whole situation.

If there's ever a tornado I expect them each to slither toward the heavy hide.

:worship: Thanks adam. I've been wondering if I could buy those hides you linked to from freedom breeder online somewhere.

My irian jaya carpet pythons seem to love them. (Of course the balls love them).

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Before spending the money on those ESU type hides, I would pick up some cat litter pans from Walmart for $2.50 each....they make great hides for adults. They fit great in 41 qt tubs too.

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Thanks Daniel, I picked up 4 of them today!! I used my soldering iron to melt the holes in the bottoms and the adult bp's love them!! I must be getting a good deal at my Walmart, they were only $1.99/each. :) Looks like I am gonna have to get a few more!!