what to use on sides

[jwolfe152]

I just got a bigger tank for Ekoh and she is always up against the glass trying to get through it. but in the smaller one she didnt so much after i put newspaper on 3 sides is there any other suggestions for something to put on the sides so she doesnt rub on the sides so much?

[guidofatherof5]

Put things to explore and hide in, things to keep her busy.
She'll probably settle down after she gets accustomed to her new surroundings.

[jwolfe152]

ok so branches vines that sort of thing. and does rearranging things matter or should i try to keep it pretty consistent

[guidofatherof5]

I would say leave things in a familiar place for her. The more comfortable she feels the less stress she'll have.

[jwolfe152]

ok well im wanting to use real rocks for a hide/basking spot under the basking light what would be the best way to attach the side rocks that go underneath the big one(she is very stong and i dont want her to push it over or freak seeing my hand and smashing her

[Foxrun402]

Best thing is to make sure nothing really heavy is on top of the substrate...(Large hides, Water dishes, Furniture) They will tunnel around and could end up smashed under something heavy beneath the substrate (you wouldn't see it happen) Make sure any heavy objects are resting on the bottom glass with the substrate built up around it.

Sometimes they poop on the hide which should be cleaned off as much as possible. But I first started making hides from old cereal boxes or anything cardboard because its cheap and easily replaced. It's also very lightweight which relieves much of the fear of a trapped/smashed snake when your not around. Cardboard + Hot glue gun... You can build so many crazy things for Ekoh lol!

[jwolfe152]

the one on the hot side is made from something like sandstone but its grey with silvery or some kind of quartz but its light and the side walls are on the bottom built up with the bark when i get back from my sisters house i will take a picture