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Lee
Yearling
United Kingdom
522 Posts |
 Posted - 15/09/2013 : 22:25:58
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Well I decided to make some small hides for my babies. I made some salt dough out of 1 cup plain flour, added 1/2 cup of salt (use volume not weight)and some water. Mix together until you have the dough thoroughly mixed like pastry.
I rolled out a small ball then draped it over an upturned small metal pie case, all uneven. I then used a piece of bog wood to imprint a texture on the hide. You can either bake in the oven or leave to air dry, I baked mine as I was impatient!
Result 3 new hides all different shapes and sizes for less than 30p! The snakes seem to like them, I'll see how they hold up in the vivs and if they get soiled it will be no big deal to throw away and make more.
I'll maybe make some larger 'multi room' hides or tunnels next! |
1.2.4 Corn Snakes - Carolina, 2 x Bloodred het Lavender, Amel, Snow, Anery and Carolina.
0.0.1 Cali King - Ziggy - escaped!!
RIP Princess x |
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steve76
Snake Mite
United Kingdom
43 Posts |
Posted - 16/09/2013 : 00:59:32
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| nice, i've always wondered about making my own but never felt confident enough. i might give it a go |
1.0.0 red staffy(Marley)
empty fish tank
0.0.1 Amel Corn(Vasuki) |
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herriotfan
Fully Grown Corn
United Kingdom
5853 Posts |
Posted - 16/09/2013 : 09:02:43
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All mine have home-made salt dough hides.
Quick, easy and much cheaper than the 'proper' reptile ones!  |
Husband....Very Understanding!!! (Phil)
Son & Daughter (Kevin & Carol)
Granddaughter (Eva)
3.4.0 Cornsnakes Amel (Sidney) Caramel Stripe (Sultan) Amber (Cleo) Carolina (Phoebe) Anery Motley Stripe (Penny) Snow (Lily) Caramel (Holmes)
1.2.0 Royal Pythons(Peeps, Pandora & Pepsi)
1.0.0 Hognose (Hudson)
2.1.0 Dogs (Dillon, Alfie, Ellie)
0.1.0 Senegal Parrot (Peanut)
1.1.0 Bearded Dragons (Bonnie & Clyde)
1.0.0 Crested Geckos (Echo)
0.2.1 Hermanns Tortoises (Ebbie, Rosie & Twiglet)
0.1.0 Guinea Pig (Dolly-Pipsqueak)
0.1.9 Tarantulas (Poppy, Gypsy, Bumble, Insey Winsey, Sonic, Cookie, Raven, Fudge, Titch & Sox)
??? Foster animals
Location: Near Saffron Walden, Essex
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Lee
Yearling
United Kingdom
522 Posts |
Posted - 16/09/2013 : 09:53:07
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I was amazed how quick and cheap it was, almost disposable really and great to be able to change the shapes/styles whenever you want. I may get some 'safe' paint to make them more rock looking but they are great as they are.
Forgot to add I just put them in the oven at 200c for 10 mins, have heard you can microwave them for 30 secs or so too. |
1.2.4 Corn Snakes - Carolina, 2 x Bloodred het Lavender, Amel, Snow, Anery and Carolina.
0.0.1 Cali King - Ziggy - escaped!!
RIP Princess x |
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ScaryVonHayleystine
Sub Adult
United Kingdom
1773 Posts |
Posted - 16/09/2013 : 10:19:26
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| Intriguing :) May do this at some point myself |
Albino Addiction ... <3
0.1.0 - Creamsicle Cornsnake (Mo)
1.0.0 - Bubblegum Snow Corn (Gabriel)
1.0.0 - Lavendar 100% Het Hypo Corn (Ezra)
1.0.0 - Bairds Rat Snake (Lazarus)
0.0.1 - Crested Gecko (Pan) |
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Welshlamb
Yearling
United Kingdom
711 Posts |
Posted - 16/09/2013 : 19:17:09
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| I've tried making hides but they went wrong, So I give up on the whole idea. May give it another go soon. |
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herriotfan
Fully Grown Corn
United Kingdom
5853 Posts |
Posted - 16/09/2013 : 20:02:04
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Originally posted by Welshlamb
I've tried making hides but they went wrong, So I give up on the whole idea. May give it another go soon.
What went wrong? Could we help? |
Husband....Very Understanding!!! (Phil)
Son & Daughter (Kevin & Carol)
Granddaughter (Eva)
3.4.0 Cornsnakes Amel (Sidney) Caramel Stripe (Sultan) Amber (Cleo) Carolina (Phoebe) Anery Motley Stripe (Penny) Snow (Lily) Caramel (Holmes)
1.2.0 Royal Pythons(Peeps, Pandora & Pepsi)
1.0.0 Hognose (Hudson)
2.1.0 Dogs (Dillon, Alfie, Ellie)
0.1.0 Senegal Parrot (Peanut)
1.1.0 Bearded Dragons (Bonnie & Clyde)
1.0.0 Crested Geckos (Echo)
0.2.1 Hermanns Tortoises (Ebbie, Rosie & Twiglet)
0.1.0 Guinea Pig (Dolly-Pipsqueak)
0.1.9 Tarantulas (Poppy, Gypsy, Bumble, Insey Winsey, Sonic, Cookie, Raven, Fudge, Titch & Sox)
??? Foster animals
Location: Near Saffron Walden, Essex
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smart bunny
Fully Grown Corn
United Kingdom
5091 Posts |
Posted - 16/09/2013 : 22:17:12
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ScottishBlueBird will tell you all about exactly how to make some really impressive salt dough accessories...
*runs, almost falling over as giggling so much*>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> |
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Welshlamb
Yearling
United Kingdom
711 Posts |
Posted - 17/09/2013 : 09:22:15
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They were just soggy and were falling apart, I put them in the oven and then they were burnt lol
In the end I bought some hides.
Whats the ratio for making large hides ?
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Lee
Yearling
United Kingdom
522 Posts |
Posted - 17/09/2013 : 09:30:05
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| The ratio is always 1 cup of flour to 1/2 cup of salt (volume not weight) then add water slowly until you get a dough like you would for a pie. So if you have 3 cups of flour you need 1 1/2 cups of salt. If it's too wet add a little more flour. I baked for only 10 mins and they were not even brown. |
1.2.4 Corn Snakes - Carolina, 2 x Bloodred het Lavender, Amel, Snow, Anery and Carolina.
0.0.1 Cali King - Ziggy - escaped!!
RIP Princess x |
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Lee
Yearling
United Kingdom
522 Posts |
Posted - 17/09/2013 : 09:31:30
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| Make it on top of an upturned ovenproof bowl or similar to stop it collapsing while its being baked. |
1.2.4 Corn Snakes - Carolina, 2 x Bloodred het Lavender, Amel, Snow, Anery and Carolina.
0.0.1 Cali King - Ziggy - escaped!!
RIP Princess x |
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Welshlamb
Yearling
United Kingdom
711 Posts |
Posted - 17/09/2013 : 09:38:13
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Cheer's Lee.
Did you just guess with the water? |
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Lee
Yearling
United Kingdom
522 Posts |
Posted - 17/09/2013 : 10:55:39
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| yep just keep adding a little at a time until you get the dough right (so it doesn't stick to your hands) then take out the bowl and knead a little on a floured board. |
1.2.4 Corn Snakes - Carolina, 2 x Bloodred het Lavender, Amel, Snow, Anery and Carolina.
0.0.1 Cali King - Ziggy - escaped!!
RIP Princess x |
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mark143
Egg
United Kingdom
87 Posts |
Posted - 17/09/2013 : 13:36:23
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Sounds interesting and will same some money.
Any photos? |
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adrian.coles
Snake Mite
23 Posts |
Posted - 03/10/2013 : 20:22:39
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Hi,
Great idea. I'd love to make Phoenix a few more hides so we can give him a bit of variety now and again.
One question though... Could you use food colouring to safely colour the dough? |
1.0.0 Common corn - Phoenix (very long tail so believe he's a he)
1.0.0 Long haired cat - Villeneuve
0.1.0 Lutino budgie - Luna
0.1.0 Syrian hamster - Toffee |
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Lee
Yearling
United Kingdom
522 Posts |
Posted - 03/10/2013 : 20:27:25
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| I would say yes as it's edible but the snakes won't eat it anyway! |
1.2.4 Corn Snakes - Carolina, 2 x Bloodred het Lavender, Amel, Snow, Anery and Carolina.
0.0.1 Cali King - Ziggy - escaped!!
RIP Princess x |
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adrian.coles
Snake Mite
23 Posts |
Posted - 03/10/2013 : 20:49:06
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OK, just made some basic ones after reading this and getting inspiration.
Will be interesting to see how they turn out... |
1.0.0 Common corn - Phoenix (very long tail so believe he's a he)
1.0.0 Long haired cat - Villeneuve
0.1.0 Lutino budgie - Luna
0.1.0 Syrian hamster - Toffee |
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Lee
Yearling
United Kingdom
522 Posts |
Posted - 04/10/2013 : 14:55:26
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| excellent, I keep meaning to post pics of mine but got no batteries in the camera! |
1.2.4 Corn Snakes - Carolina, 2 x Bloodred het Lavender, Amel, Snow, Anery and Carolina.
0.0.1 Cali King - Ziggy - escaped!!
RIP Princess x |
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adrian.coles
Snake Mite
23 Posts |
Posted - 06/10/2013 : 20:29:48
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| Mine turned out rubbish. Only because I made them way too thick. Tried to bake them for longer, but even so, they are still spongy. Leaving them to air dry... Might be able to still use them. |
1.0.0 Common corn - Phoenix (very long tail so believe he's a he)
1.0.0 Long haired cat - Villeneuve
0.1.0 Lutino budgie - Luna
0.1.0 Syrian hamster - Toffee |
Edited by - adrian.coles on 06/10/2013 20:55:38 |
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Lee
Yearling
United Kingdom
522 Posts |
Posted - 06/10/2013 : 21:00:10
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They don't have to be too thick, my first ones were spongy but I think I added too much water and not enough salt the first time. It has to be 1 cup of flour to 1/2 cup of salt NOT WEIGHT THOUGH, volume, tried it by weight and that doesn't work either.
After baking they are rock hard and so far holding out well. |
1.2.4 Corn Snakes - Carolina, 2 x Bloodred het Lavender, Amel, Snow, Anery and Carolina.
0.0.1 Cali King - Ziggy - escaped!!
RIP Princess x |
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mjpeters
Sub Adult
United Kingdom
1539 Posts |
Posted - 06/10/2013 : 23:37:16
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Originally posted by Lee
I was amazed how quick and cheap it was, almost disposable really and great to be able to change the shapes/styles whenever you want. I may get some 'safe' paint to make them more rock looking but they are great as they are.
Forgot to add I just put them in the oven at 200c for 10 mins, have heard you can microwave them for 30 secs or so too.
Great post!
Acrylic paints are o.k. they are great because they are water based,easy to mix into any colour/shade,cheap to get in pretty much anywhere that sells artists stuff (even LIDL/ALDI get them from time to time)and they dry impervious to moisture and inert.
Having said that I wouldn't want to use any paint with scratchy/chewing type beasties  |
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