Not sure what size your snake is or what size hide you need, but for my larger snakes we found some wonderful heavy black rubber dog/animal feed bowls at our local farm supply store. I think I pay around $3.99 for them but they are super sturdy, easy to clean, have a lovely flat "roof" which I toss some aspen on and the snakes seem to like lazing on it. They do take some work to cut a whole into as they are so thick but a good pair of wire cutters do the job.

If you have a local feed/tack/farmer supply type store nearby, check it out....they have some very neat stuff and they tend to carry stock that is made for farm use so very good, sturdy quality. Maybe a bit more expensive than the dollar store but I know the rubber dishes we bought will likely last years and years.


~~Jo~~