Would this work?

[DreDeuce]

I wanna make a bigger hide for my BP. I have a Sterilite container, but it's clear. Would it be ok to wrap black electrical tape around it, so it wouldn't be see through? I'm gonna place it on the hot side. I have a 75w nocturnal bulb. Don't know if the tape would begin to un-stick from the heat, or would the tape be toxic in anyway to the snake?

[John1982]

Tape inside the enclosure is never a good idea. It will eventually start to come off and become a major hazard to your snake.

[Zincubus]

First off ...... never EVER use any kind of tape in a snake container / vivarium / rub .

Tape is so very dangerous , the ends soon comes unstuck and the tape then sticks firmly to the snake scales causing untold damage !!



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[Reinz]

The combination of heat, humidity, and tape is just asking for trouble. There are a plethora of hide options much better suited.

[Freakie_frog]

I wanna make a bigger hide for my BP. I have a Sterilite container, but it's clear. Would it be ok to wrap black electrical tape around it, so it wouldn't be see through? I'm gonna place it on the hot side. I have a 75w nocturnal bulb. Don't know if the tape would begin to un-stick from the heat, or would the tape be toxic in anyway to the snake?

I wouldn't that much tape is asking for trouble.. Get a Kitty Litter pan the size you want and cut a hole in that. Van Ness makes good ones that I've used for years and they are colored.

[JodanOrNoDan]

I cannot emphasize this enough...... Never ever, ever use tape inside a snake enclosure. There have been some very nasty accidents.

[JodanOrNoDan]

Rofl. Boy we all answered this one quick.

[Zincubus]

At least it shows we care


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[DreDeuce]

Yes, you guys just did answer that one fast, AND I SURE DO APPRECIATE IT! Ok, so I am not going that route! Lol. Thank you guys once again.

[Craiga 01453]

I couldn't get my fingers going fast enough to say NO TAPE!!! Thankfully the community of snake lovers here at BP.net was quick on the draw! hahaha!!

There are a million things you could use, and plenty you can find at a dollar store for super cheap, especially if appearance isn't your highest priority. I've also seen some videos of how to make hides really cheap. I haven't tried making them, but some of them seemed really easy and cheap, and ended up looking good and natural.