Let's talk about humid hides

My leos used to have 12x18cm plastic containers as their humid hide; I recently "upgraded" their hides to slightly larger ones. But now, I'm starting to think maybe they like it smaller instead? So, what's everyone's using for their humid hide and what size?

I have also tried side/top opennings, they didn't care much about that; but I personally like side-opennings better, as its easier to shade by putting a small towel on top.

Peak-a-boo! LOL How cute.

I use top entrances to keep the mess down. I just got some new larger containers to try out too. We'll see if they like them or not.

Some of my adults like tighter fitting hides than the others so I keep a smaller one and a larger one in with them then the dry hides I only have a medium of each.

Well, this is my hide box of choice. It is a ziplock type container. Made for storing sandwiches in the fridge or a lunchbox. They are 2 inches tall and a 6 1/2 inch wide square. I add about 3/4 an inch of sphagnum peat and thats it.
I prefer the opening on the top, it is less messy. I do believe the most of my animals prefer these to anything taller. Most grocery stores carry them and they are like two for a $1. Can't beat that.

I added the smaller hides that I use for my hatchlings as well. They are about 2 inches high by 2 inches wide by about 4 inches long. I use paper towels for the substrate in these. I also use a front opening for easy access for the little ones.

Jeremy I own the same exact humid hides! I get the 5 pk for 4 something. They are nice, and most of my leos love them. They are either in them (moist hide) behind them (dry hide) or in their igloo (another dry hide) lol

I use the white plastic containers that I usually get when I order Chinese food. They are about 6 inches long and about 4 inches wide. The top is clear but the container is white. These are more aesthetically pleasing for me. One of them has an opening on the side but all of the substrate spills out. Anothe rone has the opening on the top towards the front. Much better looking with no spillage of substrate.

Greg

Yes humid hides are pretty straight forward lol. Gladwear, ziploc, whatever filled with whatever medium is needed or preferred lol.

But i was curious do you guys do a seperate nest box or do you just use the humid hide. Is there really a difference needed in substrate or size. I'd like to know i am breeding my leos for the first time and the season is about to start. Any thoughts will be well appreciated.