Help with sheddingĬhoosing a rough hide for your ball python will be beneficial in the skin shedding process. You must choose a hide that imitates nature it may look like natural wood, stones, or anything that can give a natural aesthetic to your reptile’s enclosure. The ball pythons come from a place that is very rich in natural resources, and in captivity, the same environment is required to keep the reptile happy and healthy. So the hide should be sturdy enough not to fall over immediately. The hide that you’re selecting for your ball python has to be sturdy, given the fact that your python will climb, crawl, curl and snuggle in it to explore the surroundings. Before placing the hides inside the enclosure, perform a thorough inspection, check all the sharp edges, and use sandpaper to remove them. Check the hides for sharp edges as they can harm your reptile. The hide that you’re choosing for your ball python must make him feel secure. So you must find a hide that is easy to clean and disinfect and place back in the enclosure easily. It’s essential to maintain the cleanliness of your reptile’s enclosure, and so it’s essential to clean and disinfect the hide of the reptile regularly. In addition to this, as the reptile doesn’t like roomier hides, you cannot buy a giant hiding spot for a baby python and need to purchase a newly upgraded hide for the reptile as it grows. Roomier hides will stress your ball python. For this reason, you may choose a hide with one opening to provide a sense of security to the pet reptile.Įnsure to buy the hide, which is slightly bigger than the size of your reptile, where it can curl up and feel snuggled and secure. While looking for a good hiding spot for your ball python, you must ensure to buy one where your reptile feels secure. We’ve discussed each one of the standards below in detail to help you choose the best hide.
These standards will help you select the best from the market. You must use a criterion to see the effectiveness of the hide that you’re purchasing or considering at the moment. Now that you know why hiding spots are essential for the ball python, you must be prepared to find the best for your reptile. It’d be icing on the cake if you make one out of the two or more hides more humid by making it moist and filling the hide with sphagnum moss this will help the reptile in smooth shedding. However, you can add more hides in the enclosure as your ball python loves to spend most of its time in cramped space, adding more hiding spots will make your reptile happier. How many Hides does a Ball Python Need?įor your ball python, a general rule of thumb to add hides in the enclosure is one hide at each end, i.e., one hiding spot at the cool end of the enclosure and the other one at the warm end of the enclosure. You can also make the hiding spot damp to provide a more humid environment for your ball python. In captivity, as an owner, while you are setting up the cage of the ball python, you must arrange hiding spots to make your reptile feel secure and comfortable. Hiding spots give it a sense of security. The ball python takes to hide in the dark congested space when it’s ready to shed or feels threatened. These reptiles love to cramp up in dark spaces when they are in the wild.
When selecting a size for your snake or reptile, keep in mind that they should fit snugly inside the box. Door placement is offset to really give your pet a sense of security which aids in reducing stress in captive reptiles.
These units are designed for ease of use and sanitation and make great hides for shoebox or tub type rack systems and terrariums. The plastic is smooth inside and outside of the hide box making cleaning a snap. These reptile hide boxes are made of heavy 1/8" thick plastic and can withstand just about anything. Available in many sizes to fit your animal, enclosure, and rack systems.Cost effective hides for large collections.Ideal for snakes and terrestrial geckos.
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