Burrowing?

[Ohlacey]

Instead of a bigger hide have you tried a smaller one? They like them tight.
It could also just be something your snake does, not really a big deal.

His small one is pretty little... I wound up putting it back in anyhow. He definitely seems to prefer it!

I imagine it really is just a quirk. Glad to set my mind at ease.

Thanks, all.