Ziggy,
Glad to see the new addition and that she's doing well.
On the hides - my boas are often not in them. They tend to use them in shed and after eating but even then it's not a given. They spend a lot of time hanging in the open waiting for food.
They also like to wedge themselves next to the hides and up agains the plexiglass doors or the tank side. They seem less in need of hiding than other snake species in my observation.
Full disclosure, I have drapes up over their tanks to keep them (mostly) from striking when then see movement hoping for food - especially at night and when other snakes are being fed (who eat more frequently). That might help them feel more secure as well. However, even when putting them back in their enclosures, they tend to explore or hang instead of looking for a hide. Other snakes I have (and have had) look pretty quickly for a hide.
Anyway, good luck with her and keep us posted.
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