Thoughts on my "Custom" Hide?

Last night after her rat Isabela poo'd/urated all over the place. While my crappy log hides were drying from being cleaned I made her this makeshift hide.

Do you think I could keep it permanently? Its not super snug but its very dark and she can thermoregulate all inside the one hide. Thoughts?

Hide Box
http://i482.photobucket.com/albums/r...g?t=1240439312

Size reference.
http://i482.photobucket.com/albums/r...g?t=1240439338

Old setup minus the second log hide.
http://i482.photobucket.com/albums/r...g?t=1240439376

Thoughts?

Dennis

so cool but dont know if it will work or pass!!!but if she hides in it why not!!!

Well I know it wouldnt be able to be too perminent(sp?) because of soiling the cardboard but as far as being snug I dont really have the experience on talkin to snakes to know what they like.lol I really like the hide though

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Originally Posted by Hapa_Haole

Thoughts?

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...its a cereal box... cool?:confused:

cap'n crunch is yum...

As long as it's not all warm and no cool, you'd be fine. If it encompasses both the warm and cool side, then it will end up all warm inside.
As far as its cardboard, I don't see anything wrong with a 'disposable' hide.

It will get dirty very very fast. You can't reuse it because bacteria and mold will grow and cause problems.

It is also much too big for her, not snug at all. Snakes shouldn't be able to thermoregulate inside their hides, that's what two hides are for.

Log hides are bad anyway, I like that ceramic type that you have though.

I dont think you can keep it permantly beacause you might have to clean it and the cardboard might damp...also i think its too big...i will recommend a homemade hide with a flower pot or something durable that can handle some scrubbing.

As others have said, you can use it temporarily but once she uses the bathroom all over it, it is gone. Also, it is not very tight fitting at all..
that ceramic pot that you have in the last photo looks much better.

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Originally Posted by Kaorte

As others have said, you can use it temporarily but once she uses the bathroom all over it, it is gone. Also, it is not very tight fitting at all..
that ceramic pot that you have in the last photo looks much better.

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No offense but thats not a ceramic poy its actually a ceramic cave from a petstore. I think I bought mine from petsmart back in 06.

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Originally Posted by kylesreptiles

No offense but thats not a ceramic poy its actually a ceramic cave from a petstore. I think I bought mine from petsmart back in 06.

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A ceramic cave turned up-side-down would virtually be the same thing as a ceramic bowl or pot. Really, it doesn't make any difference either way.
Getting all technical on the terminology are we now? :colbert:

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Originally Posted by blackcrystal22

A ceramic cave turned up-side-down would virtually be the same thing as a ceramic bowl or pot. Really, it doesn't make any difference either way.
Getting all technical on the terminology are we now? :colbert:

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Lol yeah, I don't think what it is called really matters. If you can buy it in a store then that is great! But if you can also do it yourself and put a hole in a ceramic pot, that is great too.

Thanks guys.

By "permanent" I meant until she poos all over it (which she always manages to do) haha. I assumed that I'd have another cereal box ready by then so I could just do a quick switcharoo.

But right now the general census is a no? Mainly for it not being snug? (which was my worry in the first place)

Also any tips for getting the stink off "clay pot" hides? The log hides don't smell anymore but I can't get the ceramic one stench free. It doesn't seem like an absorbent material but I can't get the thing clean for the life of me.

Thanks,
Dennis

Oh and the problem with the "clay pot" is that I only have one of them. I've always read that you're supposed to offer identical hides.

But here's the problem with that...the log hides I have aren't identical and my snake seems to prefer one over the other. For the past 2 week she's been in the hot side one. The second I switched the hotside hide over to the cool side she started chillin on the cool side. Then when I switched them back she went back to the hot one. So I thought I'd give the ceramic one a try but she didn't use it either (mind you she only have a couple hours with it) but now it smells like snake poo. THoughts?

Dennis

Cheap and easy is a plastic bowl with a hole in it. Gladware or something liek that.

Big questions are, will he use it and does he still eat. If he does both it is ok. When it gets soiled thow it away and replace it with apple jacks!! To answer your question...ultimately you want a good snug hide, but all balls are different, do what works for yours.

Thanks. I'm gonna try it out for a bit while I search for cheap ceramic bowls to use. I was never a big fan of the log hides (if only someone told me they were so bad before I got my snake) so we'll see how this works out.

Dennis

Here are my guidelines if I may:

No sticky stuff- AKA no tape and stuff

No staples- if staples must be used cover them with hot glue ( make sure its dry)

and if using cardboard- make a new hide EVERY time your snake uses the bathroom or it gets wet. Mold is BAD and hides like these become unsanitary rather quickly. Other than that I see no problem. Its cute ^_^. If your snake doesn't take to it I would suggest making it a bit more "custom" such as lowering the ceiling and making it a big more snug. They love snug places. Hope this helps!