Is a Hide Necessary in a Tub?

[steveboos]

Is it completely necessary to have a hide in a tub? I see some people have them and some don't. Is just a big enough water bowl the only thing that should be in the tub or is it just personal preference?

Stephen.

[Denial]

None of my snakes have hides other then my venomous. If mine want to hide they just go under there newspaper.

[WingedWolfPsion]

The best answer is 'occasionally'. If the snake is exhibiting signs of stress or not feeding well, add a hide.
Most of my adult snakes don't need one--the bins are low enough, and dark enough in the back, that they feel secure.

[iCandiBallPythons]

the best answer is 'occasionally'. If the snake is exhibiting signs of stress or not feeding well, add a hide.
Most of my adult snakes don't need one--the bins are low enough, and dark enough in the back, that they feel secure.

x2..Just to add I will use hides with new arrival babies or hatchlings to get them acclimated. After a couple weeks I'll remove the hides completely , given that theres no signs of stress or feeding issues. if they want to hide Theyll go under the paper.

[Kaorte]

If it is a stand alone tub then yes, hides are necessary. In a rack system some people use one hide or no hides because the rack provides some security toward the back.

[Eventide]

My rack is open on all sides (though, one end faces the wall), so I supply all of my snakes with hides. I suspect I'd do that even if I had a rack enclosed on three sides. To me, they seem to like not only darkness but feeling secure, i.e. feeling crammed into a small space. Plus, my "hides" are typically 6 quart tubs with a hole cut in them. I can easily put some moist towels, moss, etc. in the tub/hide when they shed.

[Jenn]

I don't use hides in any of my racks. When I clean the tubs and put in fresh paper I just crumple up an extra piece and throw it in. All tanks get two hides.

[Stewart_Reptiles]

Here is the way I look at it, I would rather offer an hide and the hide not being used, than not offer one and the hide being needed.

[WingedWolfPsion]

My only problem with hides in the racks is that the snakes like to perch on top of them, and then they brace themselves, so you can't pull the bin out. <lol>

[steveboos]

Alright well then i'm going to walmart to pick out some dark plastic bowls or something and put a hide. The tubs i have are tiny neither BP is more than 140g so there wont be much floor room in the tub with the water dish and hide. Is this going to be a problem?