My snake is currently laying at the top of the cage on the lip between the lid and the cage itself. She isn't being squished, but she did turn her head upside down. I'm just worried that this isn't a safe place for her and wondering if I should move her. She responds to me making noise above her and she seems fine where she's at, but like I said I just want to be safe. The lid is on firmly and she won't be able to escape or get herself stuck or pinched either. Logic would be that if she got herself up there she should get down fine, but I'm worried she won't be able to maneuver her way out of there. She is only a couple months old and my first snake to ever own so hopefully I am not getting too paranoid here. I was freaking out in the first place because it took me forever just to figure out where the Hell she was in the first place. I was shocked when I reached for the lid and finally noticed she was just under it.
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Snake Lodged Herself in a Weird Place
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When I got Ace she did the same thing. Kept going up there untill she grew too big to fit. It was funny to see her try to get up there just after eating and not be able to fit her belly bulge. Just make sure your lid is secure and don't worry too much, your snake will grow out of it quickly.
A
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Yes, when my corns, milks were babies they did the same thing. Once yours is big enough he'll stop. Like the other post said keep the lid secure. I did have a baby king that managed to get out couple years ago an I was sure I had that lid very secure.
Thank you for the helpful answers. As a first time owner I really appreciate the support. It helps to not be paranoid and worried about everything my snake does.
Yes, they naturally find places like that to hide just as they would in the wild. It is very important to provide a tight little snug hiding place or two for it down on the substrate so it can hide and feel secure there as well. Small upside-down coffee lids with an entrance notch cut out in the side work well for this as tiny hatchlings, and BLACK TV dinner trays (or anything similar) with a notch cut out work well when they get a bit bigger. The lower the profile the hide is, the better for them to feel secure and hidden. This is very important for the general well-being of the snake,...especially when very young and small. This actually helps many reluctant hatchling snakes to feed if they don't feel "exposed" to predators.
~Doug
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"a snake in the grass is a GOOD thing" 
Wow. I am glad you said that, because she has been resistant to feeding and now I am thinking it could possibly be linked to me taking one of her favorite hides because I was worried she would get stuck. I think I will try one of the makeshift hides you have suggested as well.
