Out of my 17 BP's in two racks, 15 of them will stay in or dive for their hides when you pull the tub out. The other two, a female normal and male mohave, will pop out, check out your hand, and climb up your arm if you let them. The only time they really use their hides is if they've eaten recently and want belly heat. Those are my two BP "ambassador snakes" since they not only tolerate being handled, but actively seek it.