I guess I could consider myself as nocturnal so catching our bp out and about was pretty easy for me since I was awake anyhow. BUT, now that she is a happy camper (feeding great, temps/humidity up to par, mites are gone) she rarely comes out of her hide rather it be at night or during the day. AND, I have a glass tank so it's super easy to see her...if only she would come out. I do use a red bulb so that should she come out I can catch her. It almost makes checking temps/humidity easy since I can see it without having to turn a light on.