Tyree*
and i use hides for my snakes up to 2000grams........One on the warm side.
when they want it cooler, i see them hanging out by the water bowl up front.
Ive noticed with rack's the dark keeps them secure, and most of the time they don't use the hide. But the smaller guys always use them.
**remember this is just how i do it. I'm no expert, but it works very well for my guys, without any problems. I have one problem feeder, and she has been that way since i brought her. The guy i got her from even had problems with her.....But that seems solved now since ASF's baby! (african soft furred rats)