Hides in racks needed?

[Jodi2950]

Does anyone put hides in their tubs that are in racks? My guys are doing so much better since I switched to a rack system but have out grown their hides. If I put two bigger hides in, it will leave them almost zero space in the tub. What does everyone else on here do? Thanks.

[Tsanford]

Yes, every Snake i have had a hide. They do better when they have one. Less feeding problems.

[frostysBP]

Only snakes that need hides have them the black reptile basic hides work grate in tubs.

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[Stewart_Reptiles]

Depend on the animal itself offer an hide see if it used and if not you can remove it.

In my collection only 1 Ball Python has an hide all the others do not and there is no feeding issues around here, everyone eats year round (well except gravid females of course )

[JoshSloane]

I only use enclosed racks, and never used a hide. If the tub is the correct proportion for the size of the snake you shouldn't need one. If you are putting a hatchling in an adult sized tub you might want to include a hide.

[Jodi2950]

So for those that do use hides, do you offer two hides or just one? My snakes range from 900gm to 1100gm now and are in what I think are 32qt tubs in an enclosed rack. I need to double check on the size but off the top of my head, I think that is what they are. I'm just concerned that between two hides and a water bowl there won't be any room for the snake. Time for bigger tubs maybe? I have not tried going without hides. Should I give it a try? All are great feeders at this point. Never missed a meal yet.

[JoshSloane]

IMO a 1k g bp does not need a hide in a rack. You are right that with hides and a water bowl there isn't much room leftover. 32 qt is perfect for them with no hides.

[frostysBP]

Yup experiment with it man pull there hides if they feed and act the same no need for them if they stop for a few weeks put them back.... The only snakes that have hides are picky eaters and hatchlings.. And if they have a hide it only one.....FYI my picky eaters are under 300g

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[rhino]

Yup experiment with it man pull there hides if they feed and act the same no need for them if they stop for a few weeks put them back.... The only snakes that have hides are picky eaters and hatchlings.. And if they have a hide it only one.....FYI my picky eaters are under 300g

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Do you use the hide on the hot or cold side? Thanks in advance

[JoshSloane]

I wouldn't put two hides in there, just too much stuff. If you are dead set on a hide, put it on the warm end. I find that some snakes like to wedge themselves between the water bowl and the side of the tub, kind of acts like a pseudo-hide.

Honestly I really don't think you need a hide. You can always bunch up some paper towel for them to hide under. Mine usually duck under one layer of the paper towel anyways if they need to feel more secure..