Enrichment using new hides?

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Enrichment using new hides?

Postby ototoxin » Sun Aug 19, 2018 7:19 pm

Hi! I make small-ish sculptures and the like as a hobby, and lately I've been really into designing hides and decorations for my Northern's enclosure. I already have 3 hides in there though, and don't want to crowd it by adding more. Would swapping out the hides every 1-2 weeks for different ones, and/or moving the locations, be good enrichment for my skink? Or would it just stress him out? I'd LOVE to actually create some of my designs AND have a use for it.
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Re: Enrichment using new hides?

Postby kingofnobbys » Sun Aug 19, 2018 11:33 pm

I rearrange the dragons' and skinks' furnishings every month or so..... they do notice immediately and love to explore the rearranged homes..
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Re: Enrichment using new hides?

Postby Janella » Mon Aug 20, 2018 5:52 pm

I think it is a good idea. Would love to see some of your designs/work. I also change mine sometimes and they definitely notice.
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Re: Enrichment using new hides?

Postby lifesagame » Tue Aug 21, 2018 3:33 am

I’ve changed mine a few times and he definitely notices and has an explore. I mainly do it as I have excess cork bark pieces and rocks so do it so they get used. Would love to see some photos of your hides :)
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