I've been told by experienced rosy guys that due to the extremely caustic stomach acid (that can digest bones and all without chewing) a regurg can do a lot of damage to a snakes esophogus, and that it's not uncommon for them to never recover. Try to minimize the chances of another regurge by giving the snake small meals, don't handle it within a few days after a meal, keep the warm end of the chage warm, and keep the humidity down. I use "CareFresh" bedding because it is VERY dry and can't contribute to the humidity in the cage. And only offer watter once a week, don't let a water dish stay in the cage.



As for the hiding place, I find that a simple piece of cardboard is sufficient. They seem to prefer narrow spaces (low ceiling) to larger ones, and I suspect that they like to feel things touching them on two sides. I put a 90 degree bend in the cardboard to make an "L", 12" on the long side, 1 1/2" on the short side (ball park) so that the snake can pick their favorite ceiling height, and always have a way to be completely hidden.

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