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customeclipse · #1 (**permalink**) 02-26-2008, 01:44 AM

what can i use as a hide for my 6ft red tial boa? i cant seem to find anything natural looking....her cage has all kinds of natural decor...jus no hide i dont wana use like a rubbermaid or shoe box cause it looks trashy...any ideas or suggestions would be awesome thanks

Ranger · #2 (**permalink**) 02-26-2008, 01:47 AM

You could build one from rough cut lumber and stain it in a camo pattern. It'll blend in nicely.

Ranger · #3 (**permalink**) 02-26-2008, 01:48 AM

Or, i could build you one. My prices are very reasonable.

mpgt · #4 (**permalink**) 02-26-2008, 02:12 AM

I like the looks of hollow logs and such things, but I think I prefer plastic hides because they're easier to clean.

pcncb · #5 (**permalink**) 02-26-2008, 02:30 AM

None of my snakes, from the 07 farmed nicaraguan babies to the 7' female use hides. They seem to do fine without hides, I wouldn't use one personally. Try without one, I bet you will be A-O-kay

mpgt · #6 (**permalink**) 02-26-2008, 02:31 AM

I don't want to derail this thread, but why wouldn't you use them? The snakes need somewhere to retreat now and then, at least.

Brandon28 · #7 (**permalink**) 02-26-2008, 02:33 AM

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Originally Posted by pcncb

None of my snakes, from the 07 farmed nicaraguan babies to the 7' female use hides. They seem to do fine without hides, I wouldn't use one personally. Try without one, I bet you will be A-O-kay

I concur. Adults really don't need them.

Neo's need them to reduce stress, but that's about it.

srvsgr8t · #8 (**permalink**) 02-26-2008, 02:37 AM

I use upside down clay flower pots. I cut a hole in the side for them to crawl in then hot glue those leafey plastic vines on them. Look awesome and they can be cleaned easily. I can post a pic for an idea if ya want.

BigSnakeGuy · #9 (**permalink**) 02-26-2008, 08:08 AM

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Neo's need them to reduce stress, but that's about it.

Yeah, as I posted in "mom must have been an emerald!" My 4 week old wont even go in her hidebox... period! She likes it best atop her tree! I guess snakes do have sort of a personality. each one being alittle different. My old 8 footer always loved to be in a box, yet this tiny frail little baby would rather be up high!??
Go with whatever works when it comes to hides I guess. I have heard though that the big snakes will be startled easier if "Hides" are provided to the big snakes while they are getting older. They dont like to be suprised

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