what kinda hides do u use in your shoebox tubs

im currently using ceramic flower pot saucers that ive cut a section out for entry and exit but even the smaller ones are a bit wide for the 6 quart shoe box tubs so i figured id ask what diy hides you use i am aware of the hides that are manufactured but im looking for lower priced ones as i have alot of babies in the hatchling racks

I use the Zilla small Critter Cubbyhole ones for my 6 qt tubs

Reptile basics makes some awesome hides for 6qt tubs. They're made to fit perfectly in the tub. They are the "mini" hides. They're not very expensive either $3.99 ea and if you order more than 10 they're 3.59 ea. I use them for my baby corns and they work awesome.

thanks do u have a link for them

http://reptilebasics.com/Mini-Hide-Box-p-16326.html

thanks guys i was actually thinking DIY hides but i went ahead and bought the Reptile basic ones and they are cheap at just 3.59 when 10 or more bought

Got that beat. How's 50 cents (or less if they are on sale) a hide sound LOL. I just buy the small plastic plant saucers from Home Depot - I personally like the green ones. Then a few seconds using my handy, dandy saudering wand and bingo a nice rooftop entrance. One fits perfectly on the warm end of a 6 qt shoebox tub. Here's an example....

http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e2...inTubAug08.jpg

I use deli cups intended for shipping... turn them upside down and cut a door in the side. I bought a box of them a while back and I'm sure they're less than 50 cents a piece so I guess I have Jo beat. :)

I've been using the same ones Jo uses for a few years now. I just cut a little square hole in the side instead of in the top. They fit perfect in a 6qt tub and are under 50 cents apiece. I'm not about to spend around $4 per hide when they aren't going to use them for long. Plus the saucers are lower to the ground :) Makes for happy, lurking babies.

I use these.
http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/00134231
They are hollow underneath so they do double duty.

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Originally Posted by royal morphz

thanks guys i was actually thinking DIY hides but i went ahead and bought the Reptile basic ones and they are cheap at just 3.59 when 10 or more bought

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I think the small size would be better instead of the mini's. Those mini's were made for their mini tubs. I have smalls for shoe box tubs and they're just right. My 2 month male is already having trouble fitting the small.

Unless these are hatchlings that'll be gone after several feeds....

I got you all beat on price wise! Toilet paper tubes! My hatchlings LOVE them!! Nice, tight and snug. I also recycle the little black dishes that cole slaw and stuff comes in from Chic-fil-lay (however you spell it). Just cut a little hole and all set to go. Use those for corns, hoggies, and some of the BP's.

I don't use hides - Never have...I just give my hatchlings several inches of cypress mulch in their tubs...Some bury down in it - Some don't...Works for me...:gj:

Have had a few babies that LOVED the t/p rolls, most I use the saucers (i have the tan ones). I like them because even the little one feels safe. The other thing I use is just plain boxes.

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Originally Posted by frankykeno

Got that beat. How's 50 cents (or less if they are on sale) a hide sound LOL. I just buy the small plastic plant saucers from Home Depot - I personally like the green ones. Then a few seconds using my handy, dandy saudering wand and bingo a nice rooftop entrance. One fits perfectly on the warm end of a 6 qt shoebox tub. Here's an example....

http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e2...inTubAug08.jpg

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I use these same hides for my hatchlings. A 1.5" circle cutter drill bit costs about $5 and cuts perfect entrances. I can cut a stack in a few seconds, defnitely worth the investment if you are expecting more than a few babies.

http://a733.ac-images.myspacecdn.com...4babea9044.jpg

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I use these same hides for my hatchlings. A 1.5" circle cutter drill bit costs about $5 and cuts perfect entrances. I can cut a stack in a few seconds, defnitely worth the investment if you are expecting more than a few babies.

http://a733.ac-images.myspacecdn.com...4babea9044.jpg

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Hmmmm I never thought of that. I think Mike's new drill set came with one of those too. Thanks for a great timesaving idea Jake!

:banana: <-----no more burnt fingertips and plastic smelly fumes for me!!!!

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:banana: <-----no more ... plastic smelly fumes for me!!!!

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Glad to help. Those plastic fumes will kill you! At least they smell like they could. :)

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Glad to help. Those plastic fumes will kill you! At least they smell like they could. :)

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I completely blame them for some of my "odder" moments! :rolleye2:

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I use these.
http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/00134231
They are hollow underneath so they do double duty.

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Thanks to a post in another thread I became aware of these and I am using them in 15qt tubs for baby bps and for a Children's python. They cost 99 cents in the US. Really can't beat 'em.