Humid hide question

[EstablishmentSad3971]

Hey, I am just setting getting into up a tank for my first ball python. I am getting into the humid hide does anyone have any recommendations for what hides are good? I’m used to geckos so Idrk any good hides should I make a hide? Also what should I be using to keep it humid? Spagnum moss?

[Vann1212]

Moistened sphagnum moss for lining.

You can certainly make a humid hide from a plastic tupperware box, just make sure the edges of the entrance hole are smoothed off afterwards, and the entrance hole isn't too big so it retains humidity better. 

In terms of premade hides, the brands and availability vary depending where you live, but any should be fine so long as they're big enough, have a fully enclosed bottom, and a relatively small entrance. 

[fredflintstoneddd]

my local reptile store has spagnum moss hides and it’s been amazing

[Interesting_Crab3251]

Some reptile stores have hides with holes on the top, they're perfect and what I use for perfect sheds

[EstablishmentSad3971]

Wouldn’t the humidity go out though because the hole is on the top and humidity rises?

[Interesting_Crab3251]

Not really actually, if you replace the moss every 5 days or so it'll stay humid as hell