Hides, my way

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Originally Posted by Dundee85

These are great hides, and reasonably priced. Better than Zillia IMO

http://www.reptilebasics.com/Hide-Boxes-p-1-c-282.html

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Nice stuff but when you have gardening and pet departments at local stores these and other specialized hides are a HUGE waste of money!

i used a small empty cardboard kleenex box for my first ball years ago...it loved it. this time around around i plan on using 2 8" repti shelters from reptiledirect.com.

this is my guys favorite hide
http://pet.imageg.net/graphics/produ...-3759666dt.jpg
looks a little different though

Is it better to have a tighter fitting hide?

I am having an issue with my female not going under her hide - it is more spacious then her previous one (which barely covered her). Should I cut it, so it's lower??

At the moment she doesn't go under at all, in fact, she lays on top.

Quick question for you (and my first post). For asthetic purposes, have you tried covering the hides with moss, or substrate, or any other material. I know that it is clearly not needed, but part of my joy of keeping reptiles is terrarium decoration and making it look natural. I just wanted to get your opinion on decorating the hide.

Thanks!!:gj:

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Originally Posted by janeothejungle

I always use a lighter and burn/melt the edge of the plastic a tiny bit so that it cools smoothly and leaves no sharp edges.

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Clever! I never would have thought of that!

Hi everybody :)
I had a question. Do palm tree leaves or branches hurt snakes in anyway? Because I want to put in some leaves or braches as another hide for my bp.
Thanks in advance
-Tim

I found mine really enjoyed small cardboard boxes such as smaller cereal boxes. She enjoyed the paper towel roll when she was younger and outgrew them, but i just found some long square tubes for entertaining crackers that are just her size :) they make nice places for moss and elevated moisture, as well. Now when i shop, i am always on the lookout for containers that will suit her... I like the flower base idea as it it a nice shape they don't normally get.

i have a half log for mine right now but it lets a lot of light in. im thinking about putting cardboard over both ends and cutting a whole in one just big enough for her to fit in. shes about 3ft long. what do you guys think?

http://i1106.photobucket.com/albums/...ki/photo45.jpgSo I have many hides from reptile basics, but I needed a new one right away one day and I was at the pet store and bought a plastic castle type hide for hamsters. They had from clear to opaque and they had tiny breathing holes. 4.00$ Saw them at Petco, and Petsmart etc. I bought mine from a local pet store. A little more expensive but works on bps I think up to 400g.