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frosty needed a new hide because he outgrew his coconut and i so wasn't spending a fortune on his hide when he's going to outgrow it soon enough. So I had an empty cigarette carton and cut that in half put a little hole in it, he loves it. He can fit in it comfortably and isn't seen. My mom hates him so I had to have somethin that she couldn't really see him much lol. It works so well, at first he didnt want to go in it, then once he realized what it was I guess he hasn't come out since. anyway, wanted to share the idea lol. I'll take some pics of his new enclosure when I get it out of lay away, I bought him a critter keeper with a slide in screen so I can use a padlock to keep it locked. I'd hate it if my niece or nephew got into his tank and got bitten, or worse lost him all together. I'd be so devastated. Anyway, will post pics soon.

I have found something that works as a great hide, and can be sized to fit the individual snake: Get a plain brown garden pot and crack off one side leaving a cave-like opening, with the bottom intact. Place it bottom-up in the cage. The snake can easily crawl in and curl up, leaving an opening on one side and the back half or two-third closed and flush to the bottom. Snake can also go in or out through the top, using the small round drainage hole. My black rat will curl up inside and poke his head out the top hole an inch or two to look arounf, then easily withdraw for a feeling of safety. The rough edge when you break away the entrance is also great to start shedding, and there are no sanitary problems -- the pot is easily washed and dries quickly.

work great! They are basically free, and you can cut them if you need to fit a smaller tank. The snakes seem to love them. You can throw them away when they get dirty.
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phflame
kingsnake.com host

smaller snakes especially like them as hides. For adults, I've found that a popular choice for a biodegradable hidebox is a cereal box cut to size. Given the range of products that are packaged in cardboard containers, a look around the house usually provides something in the size needed. I have one snake who loves her Quaker Oats oatmeal container--it's like a larger version of the paper towel tube.
rgds,
althea

I've been using the black plastic containers that frozen mac and cheese or lasagna come in. Just cut a hole in the side and put it upside down.

It's low and snug and my young snakes love them.

Leslie

Me too--Lean Cuisine entree dishes as well. I also use margerine tubs for water bowls. After cleaning, cut a hole in the lid and half fill with water. Keeps the water in the container, and they can soak and feel hidden at the same time.
rgds,
althea

well he is 3.5 feet long now, he doesnt fit inside his lil coconut which was a 7 dollar purchase for nothing. He loved it when he was younger, now he hates the coconut because when he's in it, it's actually just layin on him. The new hide is working great, he only comes out to drink which is annoying as i never get to see my brat. anyway, my laziness is evident as you can see, still haven't gotten around to taking pictures. I will snap a few with my phone today.