Hides are absolutely necessary, branches aren't. BP's are terrestrial snakes. They live on the ground and in old termite mounds/rodent burrows. That said there's nothing wrong having a branch in your cage. Young BP's are much more likely to climb than older ones are.Originally Posted by kaekitten90
When you get hides stay away from the half log style hides, they don't make the BP feel very secure, and are prone to mold growth.
Hides need to be snug, like this:
These hides are really good, and tend to be cheaper than the ones you find in pet stores:
http://www.reptilebasics.com/hide-boxes
You want to have 2 hides in your cage. One on the hot side and one on the cool side:
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