Who said half log hides aren't secure enough?

[gsarchie]

got yall beat. i happen to purchase some texas holey rock and found one in a half circle the exact radius of the half log i bought. it looks super cool and i can sneak a peak at my lil guy when he is chillin. ill post pics when im less drunk

Whoo .needs to be less drunk? LOL. I'm a reptile basics fan, too!

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[Capray]

I'm using this one:

You think if I give him something more secure he'll be less jumpy? He doesn't seem to mind too much, I think it's just going to take some time for him to get comfortable and realize I'm not out to get him. (Today marks 2 weeks since his arrival)

Probably. He would appreciate the comfort at least. He'll get used to handling as he gets older too.

[loonunit]

I'm more worried about the thumbtacks than the cardboard. I've given my guys cardboard shipping tubes, and if nobody uses them as a toilet immediately, they'll last a month or more.

[STjepkes]

Honestly, your wood hide looks like it may already be molded to some extent. Low humidity is bad, but too high can be much worse if you have substrate or hides susceptible to mold. No one wants to see their scaly friend suffering from an RI. The cardboard is definitely a bad idea(will definitely mold in proper humidity), and I would definitely avoid securing things with the tacks in his cage. I'd recommend a hide from reptile basics inc if you want to buy one, or since you seem to be a craft sort, just cut holes in some plastic bowls and file down the rough edges!

[kdreptiles]

In what world do thumbtacks ever sound like a good idea in a snake cage......

[arialmt]

Temporary at best. Those are push pins not thumb tacks and are really really bad idea.

Love the Reptile Basics hides.

[delcus]

boom problem solved.

[Capray]

boom problem solved.

But the problem is that the snake wants it dark! If you had paper covering that side it would work. The snake won't feel secure if it's still looking out a big window.

[delcus]

that side is facing my geckos terrarium so its honestly about the same as the cardboard. the same amount of light can get in through the front of the log. i normally dont have my uv light on i just used it for the pic and to show his crib off. although now that i think about it if u took the cork background from zoomed and cut it to size it would work even better than both the cardboard and my rock. that was a total drunk epiphany

[Salamander Rising]

Go to your local dollar store and get plastic dog crock bowls.

Cut a "mouse hole door" in them and your snakes will be happy as can be.

They may not be very fashionable but they adore the things.