How Many Of You Actually Use(d) This?

[xxmonitorlizardxx]

Older pictures of blueberry:

[Lunaire]

Omggggg, sooo cute!! I just want to jump inside my iPad right now and hug the hell out of Kupo LOL.
that's actually a very good point btw.. If it gets a little too big I can just put some substrate in it!
Which side of the enclosure do you recommend this hide should go on?

Depends on what hides you're going to get. If you have another good alternative you prefer for basking then use that. I personally use it on the warm side as the material that the exo terra hide is made of warms up nicely. Then I use my smaller hide (that looks different for variety and is interesting for exploring) on the cool side.

Here is Kupo now almost a year old (present) about to crawl down his ramp after basking. Usually he basks with his head facing the same side as the hide entrance and when he's done, he just spins around and slides down his make-shift stone ramp.

[Karen]

I can't wait to get front opening enclosures for my skinks. I bet it's so much easier... What brand is the other hide?

[Lunaire]

I can't wait to get front opening enclosures for my skinks. I bet it's so much easier... What brand is the other hide?

Ohh, yeah, it's definitely easier! Just open the doors and spot-clean, change water etc... I remember having a regular tank for my first reptile (leopard gecko) and it was such a bother in comparison.

That other hide is a CORNER hide I bought at Petsmart. I believe it was their in-house brand so you should check Petsmart out. Seeing Kupo doesn't mind running through poop I'll do -anything- to maximize space... corner hides save me. It fits perfectly too, he sleeps like a kitty in there (in a round circle) or just sits with his head and front arms on the ledge, looking out!

[Lunaire]

... and right when I posted that he walked into his hide lol.

[AnnaMonroe]

I think putting it in the middle would be a great idea! I have a basking / hide thingamajig for his hot end, and I'm thinking of putting a XL Habba Hut on the cool end
Ugh, Kupo has got to be one of the most beautiful northerns ever lol he's such a model !!!!
I can see him on the cover of BTS Vogue. Lmao!

[AnnaMonroe]

XxMonitorLizardxx- The first photo of Blueberry that you posted definitely is an eye catcher! You did a great job capturing him with his tongue out drinking his....blue water!?!? What is that! ShareYourSecret

[xxmonitorlizardxx]

It's only the color of the bowl

[AnnaMonroe]

Lol well lucky you, cause that's actually really cool looking!

[AidanJames1]

I have an Extra-Large one for my Blue Tongue (he's only small now), but it is big enough for a fully grown one too.

[Kurt]

Has anyone used these dens? the large or x-large? Its very similar to the other one but seems to have a flatter top, making it more friendly for climbing... Also seems to be sturdier, which is important to me b/c my bluey loves to flip things over.
http://www.herpsupplies.com/product.cfm ... d=SRZ11547

or better yet, has anyone used one of these? I've been interested in using the M or L and decorating the top of the cave as well... anyone have experiences w/ them?
http://lllreptile.com/store/catalog/rep ... -hide-box/

[Lunaire]

Has anyone used these dens? the large or x-large? Its very similar to the other one but seems to have a flatter top, making it more friendly for climbing... Also seems to be sturdier, which is important to me b/c my bluey loves to flip things over.
http://www.herpsupplies.com/product.cfm ... d=SRZ11547

I actually went from the Zilla to the current Exo Terra XL I have now. The Zilla looked awful in person (at least to me) was a pee-yellow color and was *incredibly* heavy. The Exo Terra is lighter, but hefty, and I never had problems with Kupo pushing it over. It was also better looking in person. I returned the Zilla to pet-co as soon as I received it (I ordered online.)

[El Lobo]

All mine like to climb over their Exo Terra XL hide without any issues disrupting them. They will occasionally burrow in the substrate under the hide and shift its position but it doesn't overturn.

She is a reasonable size for a blotchy at well over 700gms and will also rub against the outside of the hide when shedding.

DSCF2470CR.jpg

[tylociraptor]

I use these for all my herps out of convenience, I have the largest size in my ball python's tub right now, and he uses it quite a bit. I use smaller ones for my leopard geckos as well. They aren't bad at all, my only issue is if you're clutzy, they can break from a drop on a hard surface. before we did our 'gym' area to have a wooden floor, it was all concrete... and that's where I cleaned. Yikes!

I'm planning on changing out my snakes to some black plastic hides, but I'm def starting out my skink in one of these. We'll see later on if he needs something different/larger from the XL.

[tylociraptor]

All mine like to climb over their Exo Terra XL hide without any issues disrupting them. They will occasionally burrow in the substrate under the hide and shift its position but it doesn't overturn.

She is a reasonable size for a blotchy at well over 700gms and will also rub against the outside of the hide when shedding.

DSCF2470CR.jpg

This is actually one of my favorite parts about this hide. The outside and the door have just enough texture to allow for my reptiles to use it doubly as a hiding space and as a shed assistant. For those in more spartan living spaces, this is a great benefit.

[AnnaMonroe]

LOL thank you to everyone! You all have definitely helped in my decision to purchase one of these.
I also think its great that they can use this also for shedding!!
Thanks again to everyone who participated :-)

[Lea]

Hi, annamonroe. I have a similar one, not exoterra, but almost the same, just a bit taller, I think. Since its waterproof, I ended up using it outdoors in my outdoor enclosure with some log and rocks around it. It was intended as more of an obstacle, but they still squish themselves into it. Somehow, I don' t know how, I've had four shinglebacks and a full grown eastern, all inside, all at once! They may not look big enough, but if there is any creature who can show us how to "make do" with just the teeniest bit of leg room, it's the shingleback! Kind of "how many elephants can you fit inside a mini" scenario.

They will inevitably make do, with a head hanging out, but obviously, the bigger the better. Spending a lot of time in there may increase risk of deformities, so for big skittish lizards who love to hide, a good size they can stretch out in while they sleep off their hisses-fits, is always going to be better!

[AnnaMonroe]

Haha thanks LeaBilbly! I appreciate it, I've decided it would definitely be a good purchase(:

[ExtremeJustin]

I think that the containers that most people put Blue Tongues in at reptile shows are about the size of that large container. I'll have to measure mine when I get home.

I can't wait to get front opening enclosures for my skinks. I bet it's so much easier... What brand is the other hide?

I just bought a front opening enclosure last week. I was going to go with one from glasscages.com at Repticon but there was a tropical storm outside (Tropical Storm Debbie) so I decided to wait. I haven't had time to set it up yet because of work, but I'm hoping to get it set up today and tomorrow and post pictures.

Justin