Who told you your BP didn't need a hide? If it was the pet store guy where you got the snake, please disregard EVERYTHING that person told you about your BP and read this:

http://www.ball-pythons.net/modules/...warticle&id=59

Then read page about how to set up a glass enclosure, cause I'm sure the pet store guy sold you one of those as well.

On the bright side, you at least found the right forum to have your questions answered...I have to wonder about the new owners of the 7,000 BP's that get sold at PETCO every weekend who we don't hear from.