probably a dumb question about hides

[rctrax]

Hi I've had my baby girl for two weeks now and ive seen nonlinear that the best way to tame down a new bo is to leave out the hide.is that advise able or not.

Stats
10 gal (hatchling up graded later)
3 sides covered
temps 95(hot) 80(cool)

[PitOnTheProwl]

Your wording is a little off to me but if you are asking about taking the hides out of the tank, No.
You want two hides at least.

[JLC]

Assuming you're talking about a ball python....you don't want to leave out the hides. Hides (nice and snug fitting) are very important to the well being of a ball python, especially a baby. Time and patience and growth will calm down a skittish baby. Lack of security will only make him worse and probably refuse to eat.

[Dj777]

A bp with out a hide will not feel secure and will not eat due to stress from being in the open.

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[snakesRkewl]

If we are speaking of tanks, no, you're better off with a hide.
I have 2 snakes with hides out of 50 snakes in my racks, but tanks are a whole different ball game

[rctrax]

Thanks I guys I thought so, but never hurts to ask.

I have another question shes going into shed now (foggy eyes). Should I even try to feed her or wait till after shed?

Thanks for all the feedback.

[rocknhorse76]

Wait til after the shed before you feed her and mist her daily until she sheds.

[JLC]

Should I even try to feed her or wait till after shed?

It's really up to you. Some snakes eat no matter what. Some get peevish and won't eat during a shed cycle. It's up to you to decide if you want to deal with a rejected rodent. You could be stuck with a live rodent you'll need to either care for or kill...or you could waste a frozen/thawed rodent. Or she may eat.

That said...if she's new to you and still in the settling in phase...the chances that she'll eat while in a new home AND in shed are pretty small. It certainly won't hurt to wait until she's finished before you try.