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    How to choose hide size

    Looking at some Reptile Basics hides as it seems Lucy's hides have become too snug. Both the L and XL hides say they are good for adult balls. How do I choose?

    Lucy is about 4 feet (eyeballed length) and 1.4 - 1.5 kg.

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    You probably want the Large to start, but, personally I would buy one of each and upgrade over time (he said with a garage full of excess reptile supplies).

    Most of my older female BPs (7+) are too large for the XL. They work great for my older males though.
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    Re: How to choose hide size

    Quote Originally Posted by Lord Sorril View Post
    You probably want the Large to start, but, personally I would buy one of each and upgrade over time (he said with a garage full of excess reptile supplies).

    Most of my older female BPs (7+) are too large for the XL. They work great for my older males though.
    There should be a trading site for hides your snake has out grown and someone else needs it? I have small BPs and could use 6 medium hides at this point. Getting ready to order them tomorrow when off work. It is also cleaning day for my snakes.

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    Re: How to choose hide size

    Quote Originally Posted by Lord Sorril View Post
    You probably want the Large to start, but, personally I would buy one of each and upgrade over time (he said with a garage full of excess reptile supplies).

    Most of my older female BPs (7+) are too large for the XL. They work great for my older males though.
    I’m the same way!! I over buy like crazy because “I’m saving on shipping but then my plans change or whatever and now for instance I have like 3 spare heat mats ... SMH

    But here I agree. Your healthy happy snake will grow and grow why not get it now and have it

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    Re: How to choose hide size

    Quote Originally Posted by Skyrivers View Post
    There should be a trading site for hides your snake has out grown and someone else needs it? I have small BPs and could use 6 medium hides at this point. Getting ready to order them tomorrow when off work. It is also cleaning day for my snakes.
    Like a reptile craigslist without creepy weirdos and scammers?!? Lol!!

    lets start it. You got a partner. We will keep the disinfectants in business hardcore to soak all the traded stuff lol. Big vat of F10

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    Re: How to choose hide size

    Quote Originally Posted by Phillydubs View Post
    Like a reptile craigslist without creepy weirdos and scammers?!? Lol!!

    lets start it. You got a partner. We will keep the disinfectants in business hardcore to soak all the traded stuff lol. Big vat of F10
    I know. Right!

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    Re: How to choose hide size

    Well, I'll happily part with her old hides when we receive the new ones.

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    Re: How to choose hide size

    i started a thread similar to this a while back. it's a lot of discussion and full of pics, so i hope it can help!
    Last edited by tttaylorrr; 03-30-2018 at 07:42 PM.
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    let your BP coil or ball up on some graph paper, count the squares/figure out the area it takes up and see which hides can accommodate that area. or u can use regular paper, but i requires taking more measures and more math.
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    Re: How to choose hide size

    Quote Originally Posted by Ax01 View Post
    let your BP coil or ball up on some graph paper, count the squares/figure out the area it takes up and see which hides can accommodate that area. or u can use regular paper, but i requires taking more measures and more math.
    The truly scientific method of hide sizing. Right. On.

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