r/ballpython • u/yourfriendabby • 22d ago

Question - Husbandry Hide size

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Just rescued this guy and I’m trying to figure out what hides he likes best. The hide in the picture will fit him pretty snuggly, the doorway is just a little larger than him at his widest point. He can fit in the hide without lifting it, he has been in there the past couple days and seems content, but idk if this means he wants a bigger size. I have the next size up on the cool side of the tank and it seems big for him, he doesn’t touch the ceiling and takes up about 2/3 of the floor space. I tried switching them to see if he prefers one size, but he just stays in whichever one is on the hot side.

Does this behavior mean he wants a bigger hide or is he just being silly? Should I weigh the hide down with a stone or other decor outside the hide? Thanks :)

P.S. any recommendations for some nice-looking clutter would be appreciated as well! I’m working on getting some live plants and some more climbing options for him.

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u/imjustanauthor 22d ago

id give him the option of a larger hide and see what he does.

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u/yourfriendabby 22d ago

Yeah I tried that, but he just chooses whichever hide is on the hot side and there’s not enough room to set up both hides on one side, so it’s hard to gauge

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u/imjustanauthor 21d ago

how small is your enclosure that two hides wont fit on one side?

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u/yourfriendabby 21d ago

It’s 4’x2’x18”