There are several advantages of having a hide box for ball python.
Let’s take you step by step, type by type, and find the best hide box for ball python for you.
Also check our buying guide on Best Reptile Hide boxes, which will help you understand market quickly.
Our review process:
After deeply investigating almost several dozens of boxes, we think the best box, that suit most people, is metioned as first option below.
Our final collection has reliable products and we also managed to maintain variety within our picks to accommodate personal preferences.
We regularly update ourselves with the advancements in these boxes since 2 years. We have probably handled more products and accessories than almost any team on the planet, so we have a particularly experienced perspective and depth of knowledge when it comes to these items.
Our collection of boxes for your daily purposes caters high-quality, cheap and value-for-money requirements.
Note: Just because we didn't mention a box in this guide doesn't mean it's not good. The following are simply our picks for the best boxes for most people - you may have specific needs , that make a different box better for you.
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Pangea line of box come in a pretty wide variety of styles, so you can definitely find one that suits your individual preferences and needs. It is a must have for reptiles that need a hide box to feel safe. It is ideal for snakes and terrestrial geckos. The plastic is fairly ridged and doesn't really have any weird smell or anything. They are fully waterproof and water beads off the surfaces of the hide.
The box is big enough for a small tortoise, but you would have to cut the hole bigger. It's great quality and thick plastic. It fits in there, and could use more space. It is also super easy to clean and fit right in the tank.
Why We Like This:
Perfect size for an adult ball python
Light weight but durable, snake quickly adapted to using pangea hide box
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The zilla hide box for ball python's high-end materials makes sure that it ages well with use. The zilla rock lairs are available in 3 sizes to suit reptiles from tiny geckos to large snakes and everything in between. It's nice and heavy, more than large enough for a full grown King or Corn snake, easy to clean (soap and warm water) and resistant to bacteria. It has the design is very carefully thought out, with a shape that holds humidity and any moss or whatever you want to pack inside, while remaining accessible and comfortable for the animal.
These are very well made, they are solid and heavy. They are super easy to clean and easy to pull the top off while in their enclosures. It is easy to heat and absorbs and radiates heat well so it helps to keep the enclosure at the right temp. The surface is rough too, and makes a great basking spot and scrape for when in the shed. It does take up a lot of real estate in the enclosure but looks good and pretty natural.
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The zipefy hide box for ball python is suitable and reliable and fits well with your daily usage. These are great little hides for your reptile friends. It is easy to clean, lightweight, dark color/doesn't stain. It is also very sturdy so it doesn't shift/lift every time the snake enters/exits and there's plenty of room for it to coil. It's about two feet long, has no problems getting in and out, and loves hiding in them all day. It is good for larger reptiles / rodents.
Why We Like This:
Easy, convenient, and well priced hide for reptiles
Non-porous, can easily be wiped down and sanitized
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The hypeety hide box for ball python is capable of outshining several other box featured in this list in overall features for the price point. Plastic reptile hide is a great way to give your reptile a secure hiding area to provide the animal with a sense of security. It is perfect for crested geckos or leopard geckos. They take up less space especially when put in a corner. It comes quickly and is very nicely packaged.
It is easy to clean, only one opening for added security and very affordable. It is suitable for the use of large boxes. These may not look natural but they are by far the most functional hides you can get. It is great for small snakes.
Why We Like This:
Especially fun to be able to watch them eat inside their hides
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We know from years of feedback from readers, customers and amazon sellers, what most people want in a convenient and appropriate box. The leoterra hide box for ball python is exactly that - it's a simple box that hits all the right notes. It is perfect for any snake or ball pythons. They keep in the heat on the warmer end of their enclosure, and on the colder sides it provides a nice hiding place. The hide does have sloped sides so there is space around the sides and back where it does not meet the walls of the cage. It comes with a sticker that acts like it is attached with super glue. It is great with no sharp edges or difficult to clean areas.
The hide fits nicely in the cage and the entry hole is large enough for a Syrian to comfortably go through. They come in a huge box with those big bubble wrap things. They don't leak any weird smells or chemicals but they are 100% safe plastic so rust wouldn't be an issue either, they might try to float so if you plan on weighing them down with something you should be fine.
Why We Like This:
Holds up a medium sized rock on top, mizu loves it
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If you often find yourself scrambling for appropriate and satisfactory box, crmada hide box for ball python should be your first option for buying. Because they look like rat traps the snakes go in there looking for rats & while they're in there it's so cozy they just fall asleep & decide to move in. They are mainly for snakes as things like bearded dragons, and other lizards will not be able to get in due to the somewhat small opening. It is easy to clean for a reptile.
It's great for a baby ball python with 1 foot tops. The base is thick and helps reinforce a dark hole so your snake can retreat safely. It has a nice look too-modern and not tacky looking.
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We know from years of feedback from readers, customers and amazon sellers, what most people want in a convenient and appropriate box. The pennplax hide box for ball python is exactly that - it's a simple box that hits all the right notes. Even though, this is for an aquarium, this step ledge would be the perfect size for your gecko. It holds heat well, and is very porous and absorbs some moisture. It does have some very sharp edges on inside to sand them down. If placed under a lamp, it would make a decent basking spot for small reptiles, but the top is fairly round, not flat, so it isn't the best for that. It is good for young and baby beardies only. It is pretty high but they should have no problem climbing it and hiding under it. It is able to withstand the temperature from the heat bulb.
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The zoo med hide box for ball python's high-end materials makes sure that it ages well with use. This is a must for Leopard Gecko owners. It looks great inside the cage, works well, and the leos love it. It helps them with shedding their skin, besides a comfy place to sleep. The top never gets warm from the under tank heating pad. The enclosed cave helps keep the humidity inside constant.
This is actually a hollow porcelain container, similar to a kitchen baking bowl. It is easy to clean due to the two part construction. It provides plenty of room plus matches with other terrarium decor.
Why We Like This:
Great for leopard gecko humid hide
Great for regulating moist hide for geckos
Could be available in more colors to easily match with other terrarium decor
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The reptizoo hide box for ball python should be able to handle its purpose and duties with ease. This hide is the all time best hide for ball pythons. It is made of resin to provide a unique, natural hiding, shedding and egg-laying environment for reptiles. It is suitable for baby ball python, medium colubrid snake, rainbow boas. The magnets are really strong so when it snaps together it can pinch your fingers or injure your reptile.
The magnets are extra super duper strong. These powerful magnets make this hidey hole super sturdy, so it won’t be falling apart on you when it needs to be taken apart and cleaned out for a monthly deep clean. It is sturdy and holds moisture very well.
Why We Like This:
Conducts heat very well great hide for any reptile that needs belly heat
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The croci hide box for ball python is the best suitable box on the market today. It is the perfect size for an adult ball python. It can be used by leopard geckos, three by ball pythons, one by a king snake and one by a corn snake. The cave itself is a great addition for a ball python. It is made for, to hold moisture & humidity. It is perfect for use as a moist hide when sphagnum moss is added on the inside. YOu can use it for keeping the humidity up with damp pheatmoss so your guys can shed well. It is good for transferring heat if placed on a heating mat. This product is easy to use.
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Not everyone likes to purchase box for their daily purpose, but the wontee hide box for ball python would be an anomoly. It may not be attractive but it definitely provides a secure hiding spot for your reptiles. It is a good size for leopard geckos. It's easy to clean and fits a young (130 gram) ball python perfectly. It can be an accessory for breeding box as well.
The black color easily blends in with any cage decor and the offset door gives your animals the maximum area of true hiding space. They're very sturdy, nice and dark inside for the snakes to feel secure, easy to clean, and have a little bit of a rough surface to help with shedding. The product is well built and easy to clean.
Why We Like This:
Sturdy, easy to clean, but a bit lite in weight
Easy clean, and when over heat pad they hold the air temp in better