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The perfect hide?
Hi
June the newbie here. I am about to go into my studio to make some hides for the bp my daughter is hopefully getting next week. Being a potter, I have the luxury of being able to make whatever type of hide my little heart dreams of! heh heh
In searching the forums, I have learned that hides should be small enough to touch the snake on all sides, but I have seen hides with holes in the top, and holes in the side. I was going to make it round, which is easiest since I can just throw it on my wheel, but which entry would be ideal? Or should I make them with both a top and side entry? And how big should it be for, say, an '06 baby (we haven't chosen a particular snake yet)?
I was going to leave it unglazed. It will still be vitrified (non porous) for sanitation's sake, but unglazed it will be slightly rough which I am hoping will be useful when it comes time for the bp to shed.
So, can someone advise on total size, and opening location and size? I'd appreciate it! Thanks so much!
~June
www.risingsunearthworks.com
1.0 peke-a-poo "Louie"
1.0 labradoodle "George"
2.0 english budgie "Jujube" and "Bubblegum"
1.0 american budgie x "Jellybean"
1.0 (see a trend here?) american cavy "Nigel"
4.2.4 koi
0.1 normal BP "Bambi"
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Re: The perfect hide?
I'd go for the opening on the side, that way you won't have to worry about the snake getting bigger and getting stuck in the top opening. Otherwise I don't think there is much of a difference, but I'd stick with only one opening.
I wouldn't worry about the rough surface either. Most of mine shed inside their smooth plastic hides, with almost perfect results. So, a 'rough' surface is not required for a clean shed.
As for size, that's going to be hard to judge without seeing your snake. I'd take a couple plastic bowls and try them on for size. You want something that is nice and snug without too much head room.
I hope that helps a bit.
Christie
Reptile Geek
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You might bend, till you break cause its all you can take
On your knees you look up decide you've had enough
You get mad you get strong wipe your hands shake it off
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Re: The perfect hide?
Thanks Christie (LOVE your siggy line, btw...cracks me up!)
Makes sense about having the hole in the side...I didn't think of the snake getting stuck!
Maybe I'll make a few in different sizes. I'd like to have them done before we get the snake, so we don't stress it out changing things around. I guess if my daughter wants them a particular color I'll go ahead and glaze, otherwise just leave them plain. The clay won't be really rough- it just won't be slick-smooth.
~June
www.risingsunearthworks.com
1.0 peke-a-poo "Louie"
1.0 labradoodle "George"
2.0 english budgie "Jujube" and "Bubblegum"
1.0 american budgie x "Jellybean"
1.0 (see a trend here?) american cavy "Nigel"
4.2.4 koi
0.1 normal BP "Bambi"
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Re: The perfect hide?
Yup, playing in the mud is what I do... It's a nice job but I am completely burnt out from working too hard during the holidays...notice how I'm still posting here instead of getting muddy...LOL
~June
www.risingsunearthworks.com
1.0 peke-a-poo "Louie"
1.0 labradoodle "George"
2.0 english budgie "Jujube" and "Bubblegum"
1.0 american budgie x "Jellybean"
1.0 (see a trend here?) american cavy "Nigel"
4.2.4 koi
0.1 normal BP "Bambi"
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Re: The perfect hide?
this is what i used when my ball python was young:
medium hide this hide had the dimensions of 10"x5" and 2" high
and then i moved to this one when he outgrew that one:
large hide
and now... as an 18 month old ball python male he's in these ones (cause of course you use two identical hides)
extra large hide
in light, Aleesha
You have 1440 minutes a day... how are you going to spend yours?
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Re: The perfect hide?
Thanks! The dimensions help a lot. Mine won't be very naturalistic, but hopefully they will make the bp feel comfy! Hmm... I should make a waterbowl to match... guess I'd better get busy!
~June
www.risingsunearthworks.com
1.0 peke-a-poo "Louie"
1.0 labradoodle "George"
2.0 english budgie "Jujube" and "Bubblegum"
1.0 american budgie x "Jellybean"
1.0 (see a trend here?) american cavy "Nigel"
4.2.4 koi
0.1 normal BP "Bambi"
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