Hides for snakes - this work?

[sorraia]

This is very true, and the main reason for a set up before arrival is to ensure you have the proper gradient and humidity and it can be stablized

Yup!

It reminds me of when I raised chicks. Had to have the brooder set up ahead of time to make sure the temperature was correct and all equipment was functioning. That way when they arrived they could go directly in it, thus reducing stress and increasing survivorship. I had 100% success with those chicks, not one single mortality, so must have done something right! But anyway... just reminds me of that, so fortunately I'm no strangers to it.