Multiple Hides ???

I know I am likely to stir a giant pot here but I have a question. As previously mentioned it has been a good number of years that I had not kept snakes but in my past I had many reptiles and kept them very happy, feeding and doing their thing for as long as I had them [everything from balls, kings, igs, and even a wild caught rattler (cute little fellow he was)].

Concerning hides, it appears that is very in fad to keep two hides, one on warm side one on opposite side, but here is my question. Is it typical for a Ball that lives in the wild to occupy multiple holes, dependant on temp? And if so are we to believe that they are really so picky as to only pick two identical holes? I understand that there is a fear of an animal overheating or under heating in search of cover of comfort, but I would say this would not be the norm, more the exception. This being the case, isn't it safe to assume, on a majority of cases, if provided the essentials [fresh water, fresh substrate, ample food, warm, cool and basking areas, and cover for when they choose to, are not most animals going to thrive? Or is all of this precaution partly due to the issue with Balls being so picky sometimes, along with all of the issues that everyone has gone thru with wild caught animals of the past? I know I am rambling on and what not, but isn't there more than one way to go about it? I see so many times, someone posts asking for input and instead they are given a shopping list. What works for some, may not work for others. In basic terms, each of our dwellings that these snake live in are micro systems and each is going to be very different.

My ball is very happy, feeding on live small/med rats every 7 days, loves going outside, walks on the beach, etc. She is very scheduled on her time in her hide, on her limb over the water and basking in the heat lamp when it is on [on timer]. She does very well self regulating, does not look around like she is looking to escape, never shown any sign of aggression and since the kids and I handle her daily, she does not pull back any time you try to pick her up or touch her. She is very alert and doing very well. Temps and Humidity is all in check. One half log hide, large water dish, limb, and Repitbark Substrate [used to be aspen, but changed to the bark as I like the way it looks as seems to give her a better base to move around on]. Also holds the temp probes where I want them to ensure proper belly temp monitoring.

Sorry if these comments incite any ill feelings, rage, half log hating, blurred vision, restless legs syndrome, irritable bowel syndrome, soft stool, nausea, keyboard trauma, or generalized unpleasant thoughts.

Peace and love. Just my two pennies worth.