Funny that you say that about the flower pot as the hide I know it looks pretty darn ugly but actually the breeder recommended that for me as what you do is set the rim of the pot right on the bottom of the tank with the substrate inside this way the snake cant move the substrate to the side and make his way down to the glass and get burned by any chance .....I just followed what he told me as im still learning stuff here and there about BP's ....I guess in time I will figure out my own ways just like I have with my other reptiles lol....And if you notice in the pic above you will see I have the top covered except were the lamp is of course ...its black bristol board with a few layers of tin foil underneath I used the black bristol board to make it look alittle bit better on the outside .....thanks for the compliment its good too hear everything is looking good !!