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17-May-06, 12:12 PM
|  | Regular Member | Join Date: May-06 Location: wollongong Age: 17 | | |
hey how do you know what size the hiding place should be for a python?
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17-May-06, 12:41 PM
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They usually like it so they're squished in there lol. Something too big is pointless cos they're still in a wide open space...I think they quite like their back and a few sides to be touching something  |
17-May-06, 12:43 PM
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ok thanks for that
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17-May-06, 01:02 PM
|  | Regular Member | Join Date: Sep-03 Location: In the ironically named sunshine coast, surrounded by nerds and nurses | | | |
Think from the snakes point of view - the smaller the hole the smaller the enemy
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17-May-06, 01:06 PM
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17-May-06, 01:12 PM
| | Regular Member | Join Date: May-06 Location: wollongong Age: 17 | | | |
what would be a good way to make a hide box??
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17-May-06, 01:17 PM
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What size snake is it for?
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17-May-06, 01:20 PM
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clay plantpot saucers of the right size with a small hole broken out on the edge are great .
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17-May-06, 01:21 PM
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Stick a number of carboard boxes into cage. See which one it prefers
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17-May-06, 01:40 PM
|  | Yes, that Hix Moderator | Join Date: Mar-04 Location: Sydney | | |
Something Ken Griffiths mentioned at one of our meetings - those little half egg cartons that hold six eggs are great. Just put a small hole in one side and close the lid. Not only are there the little egg depressions for the snake to curl up in, but they can wrap their tails around the central spikes for extra security. 
Hix
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17-May-06, 01:42 PM
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Lightbulb boxes work alright for small snakes. Best thing is you don't have to clean them, just chuck it away.
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17-May-06, 01:44 PM
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Thats a great idea Hix, I just use them for the SFR's but I'll have to try it on the snakes too!
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17-May-06, 02:56 PM
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I like using cardboard boxes and non seethru plastic containers as mentioned use the smallest possible. I also use cardboard six pack holders that have been flattened this creates a very narrow gap that will adjust to the snakes size.
If u want a natural look split a hollow log into 2 or more pieces and sit it on the ground or on a branch in a way that it cant fall. You can also use hollow logs but keep in mind u may not be able to get the snake out, but u can just move them in the log if u need to.
you can also use a number of rocks to construct a cave like structure.
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17-May-06, 03:04 PM
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We use toilet rolls and light globe boxes for babies, and terracotta pots, shoe boxes, those milk crate type things you get from bunnings, those tool holder things you get from bunnings (don't ask cos I don't know...they're blue  ) or any kind of cardboard box for bigger snakes. I like terracotta pots the best cos they're fairly cheap, clean up pretty nicely and they can sit on them as well as in them...plus they hold heat well and can be put straight under a heat source |
17-May-06, 03:59 PM
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well that would depend on the relative size of the animals usaully snake feel more sucure when they are crampted in tight hides, so I normally ptovide something it can just fit in after a feed....
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