Utilizing one hide only...

[nickdolin]

I've noticed that over the past few weeks Thor is primarily using his "cool" hides... While I know that in general the snake knows best but I don't think I'm doing anything wrong... I have 2 identical hides (2 plastic bowls) ambient temp is 78-80F with the warm side (hot spot measured by Probe) 88-90F and humidity is 65-70%. Any suggestions or let him be (he is eating and acting fine as far as I can tell)?/

[BuckeyeBalls]

I've noticed that over the past few weeks Thor is primarily using his "cool" hides... While I know that in general the snake knows best but I don't think I'm doing anything wrong... I have 2 identical hides (2 plastic bowls) ambient temp is 78-80F with the warm side (hot spot measured by Probe) 88-90F and humidity is 65-70%. Any suggestions or let him be (he is eating and acting fine as far as I can tell)?/

We just got ours and he tends to favor the cool side more

my uth temp is 91-93 always and ambient temp on hot side is like 83-84 and cool side is 76-80

And our guy tends to favor the cool side more

I think he will be fine i wonder about mines if hes warm enough lol but i guess if he gets to cold he will go look for warmth

[DemmBalls]

In my relatively short experience with ball pythons...if they are eating, they are happy! If you are doing something wrong, they will usually let you know by refusing meals.

[j_h_smith]

Remember, they are cold blooded animals. So when they lay on the heat, they are using up energy. Just laying there, they are using more energy than if they were laying on the cool side. They will usually lay on the heat after eating, but will spend most of their time on the cool side.

At least that's my experience,
Jim Smith

[saber2th]

My male lays on the warm side usually, while my female prefers the cool side. They both eat great, so I don't worry about it. It's just like us, if I'm cold I go where it's warmer and vise versa.

[mr. s]

Humidity could be lower. About 50%.

[shining apprentice]

i read about using 2 hides all the time but i dont get it... how do you fit them both and still have room for a water dish that the snake can soak in.

[BuckeyeBalls]

i read about using 2 hides all the time but i dont get it... how do you fit them both and still have room for a water dish that the snake can soak in.

Well me, I went to get a 15QT tub for my guy they didnt have any so we picked up a 25QT with fits 2 hides and a water bowl.

Real snug to

Here is a drawing. Not actual size but u get the idea

[Kaorte]

i read about using 2 hides all the time but i dont get it... how do you fit them both and still have room for a water dish that the snake can soak in.

You don't need a water bowl big enough for them to soak in. Soaking is usually an indication of a bigger problem.

[BuckeyeBalls]

You don't need a water bowl big enough for them to soak in. Soaking is usually an indication of a bigger problem.

Hmm now that u say that. Iv seen many people post here you do need one big enough to soak in and was on a few care sheets.