Using terracotta pots as hides??

[skeletor]

Is it safe to use a terracotta pot for a hide if it is broken? my wife broke one earlier today, and i think that it would be perfect for a new hide. but would my T. (G. Rosea) cut itself on it. the sides of it seem to me that it would cut him/her. i was thinking of burying the pot and leaving a side opening exposed for Skeletor to hide in. I can post a couple of photos of the pot if needed.

thanks for any info!

 

[jbrd]

I would think so, but i would try to deburr the sharp edges though.

 

[Puppet Master]

Yes they are safe. just use sandpaper or a file and grind the sharp edges down and you will be fine

 

[skeletor]

thanks. i will try and get them a more dull.
anyone else have any advice???

 

[bulldog18]

Terra cotta

Be sure no insectides were sprayed around the pot. Terra cotta does absorb and if there is any chance of an insecticide, I wouldn't use it. I use only new terra cotta pots for my T's.

 

[skeletor]

my wife is a strict organic gardener, so i know for SURE that there are absolutely no chemicals on the pots!

jason

 

[DracosBana]

Invest in a dremmel, then you can cut the pots in half rather than waiting for them to break. Also makes grinding down the sharp edges and drilling vent holes a lot easier.

 

[chrispider]

Yeah, dremmels rock