I guess it's just the way some are.. I have a female normal that hides all day but I also have a male pastel that will not use a hide if you pay him lol I think it depends on wether your snake is used to having one.. my female had a hide in her cage when I bought her from the breeder. My male on the other hand didnt hava a hide in his tub so he may see it as odd... I wouldn't worry too much about it