Multiple Hides ???

[simplechamp]

I use one hide, and it is just large enough to where my BP can be curled up totally over the 4" flexwatt or in the middle or totally on the cool side.

This brings up another question in the same vein of the OP's: What size hide? snug and barely big enough to fit in seems to be the consensus, but some, like me, use larger to allow thermoregulation within the single hide, or for other reasons.

Some will say my hide is too big, but my BP has a day-night routine you could set your watch by, and never has refused a meal. Others might not be so lucky I guess.

[chuka]

While I agree there may have been previous responses lacking in a general tone of humanity. I highly dissagree that this is the norm. on this specific forum. I have found the majority of people on here to be open, inciteful, and polite. While I respect your difference in opinion, I do not agree with your opinion of a population of mannerless jerks on this forum. I hardly think it's worth making mention of. Let alone inciting a division of the community. Yes some things work for some people, while others do not. Everything is relative to each person and their situation. So bringing up the fact of a situation being circumstancial has nothing to do with hides. Just participate without adding angst. Thanks! T.F.N.

Unfortunately I think you have misunderstood my intent on my original post. I was gauging the populus on thier opinion on the multiple hide issue. I have a complete run down of my set up and experience as to circumvent the questions of such and minimize draging on the thread. I also do not believe I stated anywhere that I felt a "majoity" felt a certain way or this was the norm. I simple stated that "some" use a 2nd grade bully approach and I did not agree with it. I have no intention of dividing any community in fact I stride to bring them together. Funny how you repect my opinion and follow with an accusation of division. Not my doing at all. Healthy debate is the cornerstone of any community and although we may not all agree, we can all be civil. I am also confused as to where I am adding "angst" here. Please clarify.

[chuka]

I use one hide, and it is just large enough to where my BP can be curled up totally over the 4" flexwatt or in the middle or totally on the cool side.

This brings up another question in the same vein of the OP's: What size hide? snug and barely big enough to fit in seems to be the consensus, but some, like me, use larger to allow thermoregulation within the single hide, or for other reasons.

Some will say my hide is too big, but my BP has a day-night routine you could set your watch by, and never has refused a meal. Others might not be so lucky I guess.

My girl is anti norm as well. She has always had a large half log, uses it and moves around as needed as one side is warmer than the other. She also has her routine that is quite regular, and eats like a champ. Almost scary how her feeding response is. I dare not move much around her when she is feeding mode. But give her a day, and she is the biggest sweetheart. Also seems to stick her head out if there is much movement in the room, especially in the morning when getting ready for work [me, not the snake]. Sometimes she'll come all the way out like she wants to be noticed. She is surely a joy.

[halfwaynowhere]

my BP moves her hide around wherever she wants it. I was going to give her a second one, but she's doing well with just the one. She's eating great, and everything. So I figured I'd let her be. If she stops eating or something, I'll try adding a second hide. Until then, she just has the one.

[Lunawf]

my BP moves her hide around wherever she wants it.

what a self sufficient one!!

[blackcrystal22]

I use one hide, and it is just large enough to where my BP can be curled up totally over the 4" flexwatt or in the middle or totally on the cool side.

This brings up another question in the same vein of the OP's: What size hide? snug and barely big enough to fit in seems to be the consensus, but some, like me, use larger to allow thermoregulation within the single hide, or for other reasons.

Some will say my hide is too big, but my BP has a day-night routine you could set your watch by, and never has refused a meal. Others might not be so lucky I guess.

I recommend two hides, both snug, to a new bp owner because ball pythons are naturally shy, and it'll at least get things comfortable until they have a stable environment.
Snug hides are preferred for ball-pythons because they are shy, and the snug fit provides security. Also one large hide will probably cause improper tempertures in the hide in comparison with the actual enclosures tempertures. Keep that in mind. ;]

For my rack, I use one hide. For vivariums I use two, because there is more space and it's usually a more vulnerable environment.

[Vader6]

I know this is a thread revival, so I'll say it now......HOLY THREAD REVIVAL BATMAN!!
Moving on:
I know this was originally about multiple hides and it came up while searching for what i needed to know.
But my question is what if you have 4 hides? 2 on hot side and 2 on cool. I am getting the Reptile Basics Inc small hide box (2) for my 4 month old pastel and then I was thinking, well since they are shy and like to hide y not add another 2? Add 2 because of the same reason you add 2 in the first place so they don't have to choose. I mean the mroe hiding places the better right? Also the hides will be symetrical on both sides.

[rjks325]

my BP moves her hide around wherever she wants it. I was going to give her a second one, but she's doing well with just the one. She's eating great, and everything. So I figured I'd let her be. If she stops eating or something, I'll try adding a second hide. Until then, she just has the one.

That is hilarious.

[rjks325]

I've just recently taken away my 3 yr old BP's second hide on the cool side. He's in a custom black boaphile cage, and he started to flip the cool side hide over and wrap himself around it. Now that I've removed it, he seems to enjoy sprawling out on the cool side. After feeding, he always goes into the warm hide. When he was a baby, he loved both hides. Once he hit 3.5ft, he started flipping the second one (even though both hides are identical in shape and size). So, it just depends on the snake and it's surroundings.