I was going to tell you to do all of the stuff that Michelle already mentioned. All my hides are from the dollar store and their the only perfect tight fitting ones i can find. Also dog bowls are perfect for ball pythons since they LOVE to knock over the water dish. www.reptilebasics.com is your place for everything. I might even suggest picking up a sweaterbox rack to keep your snakes in if you want to make things a whole lot easier for yourself.