I see your point, and it's a good one. You know what really grinds my gears? The fact that the major reptile supply manufacturers don't really produce any really good hides for full-grown snakes. I myself am using two dark flower pots turned upside down. I feel they provide a better, more secure hide than anything I have seen on the market. What kind of hides do you guys and gals use for full grown snakes? I am in the process of creating a new enclosure for my snake, and I do feel I can improve on the hides I have currently. However, during the day when Dime is hiding, I do feel that he feels secure, and he hasn't given me any reason to doubt that. When he is active, he is active, and doesn't hide...even when I let him out(and there are plenty of places for him to do so). I understand the whole premise pertaining to a snake being active with the intent of finding a better hide. I just don't feel that is what my snake is doing, but that doesn't mean I can't improve and test those waters. This pet store that is local to me has this really cool, big and deep rock hide that the owner says ins't manufactured anymore. I really wish I could find two just like it. I will take a pic of it the next time I am in there. I know that they don't have emotion like we do, but my snake does just like to be out of his cage when he is active. I have looked at all the major hides on the market, and didn't find one that was either big enough or one I liked. Any recommendations?