Quote Originally Posted by JasonGranger View Post
In response to the hides: in the case of being at a pet store, the boa may be stressed. However, some boas simply don't use their hides. I spent time and money buying and making different hides for my boa, and she never uses any of them. Still eats whenever food is offered and is as calm as can be when handled. All in all, though, it comes down to the individual snake.
This is true; neither of my boas use their hides. However, the option of having a place to hide is a must, especially in a pet store setting.