Vote for BP.Net for the 2013 Forum of the Year! Click here for more info.

» Site Navigation

» Home
 > FAQ

» Online Users: 2,915

1 members and 2,914 guests
Most users ever online was 6,337, 01-24-2020 at 04:30 AM.

» Today's Birthdays

None

» Stats

Members: 75,031
Threads: 248,489
Posts: 2,568,441
Top Poster: JLC (31,651)
Welcome to our newest member, isismomma
Results 1 to 6 of 6
  1. #1
    Registered User
    Join Date
    02-01-2021
    Posts
    21
    Thanks
    5
    Thanked 8 Times in 4 Posts
    Images: 6

    Do hides need to be identical?

    Most people mention having identical hides in a tub set up, I’m wondering if this is absolutely necessary. I get that they should be equally comfortable on both sides, but it seems like my girl likes both her hides even though they are different. If she’s using them both, is them not being identical really a problem?

  2. #2
    BPnet Veteran
    Join Date
    07-07-2019
    Posts
    537
    Thanks
    19
    Thanked 434 Times in 278 Posts
    Images: 9
    I try to keep them the same size. But some of the older Balls have one plastic an one ceramic. Back when cave hides made the tank look better. Snakes don't care about looks. Now, I buy hides by the dozen.

    Good luck!

  3. The Following 2 Users Say Thank You to 303_enfield For This Useful Post:

    Hugsplox (07-18-2021),nikkubus (07-18-2021)

  4. #3
    BPnet Veteran nikkubus's Avatar
    Join Date
    12-20-2018
    Posts
    1,370
    Thanks
    2,509
    Thanked 1,847 Times in 972 Posts
    If they are using both, it doesn't really matter. The important thing is that they are not choosing the illusion of safety over proper thermoregulation. I recommend identical hides to new people, especially when they are having feeding issues, because it removes a potential problem from the equation.
    7.22 BP 1.4 corn 1.1 SD retic 0.1 hognose

  5. The Following 3 Users Say Thank You to nikkubus For This Useful Post:

    Hugsplox (07-18-2021),kalismami (07-18-2021),Zincubus (07-21-2021)

  6. #4
    Banned
    Join Date
    06-15-2021
    Location
    Oregon
    Posts
    150
    Thanks
    31
    Thanked 14 Times in 9 Posts
    I have tried using a zilla hide on the cool side of my tub, and she did not go over there or in it, she stayed in the warm side for 3 days, so i took out the zillz rock hide, and put back the other one, thats pretty much the same, and within a few hours i found her back in the cool side, as a new owner to baby ball, made me fill great... i'll try again later on, wen she gets bigger..

  7. #5
    BPnet Royalty Zincubus's Avatar
    Join Date
    02-22-2011
    Posts
    6,948
    Thanks
    2,510
    Thanked 4,897 Times in 2,992 Posts

    Re: Do hides need to be identical?

    Quote Originally Posted by nikkubus View Post
    If they are using both, it doesn't really matter. The important thing is that they are not choosing the illusion of safety over proper thermoregulation. I recommend identical hides to new people, especially when they are having feeding issues, because it removes a potential problem from the equation.
    ^ THIS ^


    Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro




  8. #6
    BPnet Royalty Zincubus's Avatar
    Join Date
    02-22-2011
    Posts
    6,948
    Thanks
    2,510
    Thanked 4,897 Times in 2,992 Posts

    Do hides need to be identical?

    This is a funny one ...

    I have some older Royals on vivs that have two identical hides in each .. then I know they’re choosing the heat range and not just going for the hide they feel safest in .


    Now oddly enough , I chose a completely different strategy for my four ‘baby’ Albino Royals ... all in wooden vivs like the others BUT they have a load of slightly curved, bark pieces all laid haphazardly over the floor of their vivs . The bark pieces simply create loads of safe , hiding places .

    The pieces get moved around and relocated when I clean the vivs out .


    Interestingly all four are absolute brilliant feeders and will strike feed just about anywhere in their vivs - even if they’re hanging from branches .


    The older ones will ONLY strike feed from within the security of their hide entrances.





    Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Protection
    Last edited by Zincubus; 07-21-2021 at 05:23 AM.




Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •  
Powered by vBadvanced CMPS v4.2.1