Underground Humid Hide for Reptiles with Modular Tunnels – Buried Hide for Shedding Support

Timothy

Made by Timothy

Owner of AuDHDlyReptileStudio

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Materials

PETG

Made to Order

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Create a truly naturalistic, underground retreat for your reptile with this Underground Humid Hide System, designed to be fully buried beneath the substrate while still offering easy access, visibility, and optimal humidity for healthy sheds.

This innovative hide mimics how reptiles would seek shelter in the wild, providing a dark, secure space below the surface with customizable tunnel entrances that lead back up to the enclosure floor. Thoughtfully engineered for both reptile comfort and keeper convenience, this is a next-level upgrade for bioactive and naturalistic setups.

⚠️ Please double-check sizes before ordering to make sure your reptile will fit!



🧪 Unique Features:

🕳️ Fully Underground Design
Designed to sit completely beneath the substrate, this hide allows your reptile to burrow down into a secure, humid microclimate - perfect for shedding and stress reduction.

📦 Three-Piece Construction
➤ Base Hide Chamber - cozy and secure resting chamber
➤ Removable Moss Compartment - holds damp moss above your reptile
➤ Lift-off Lid with Handle - allows easy access for misting, cleaning, moss replacement, or to get to your reptile

🌱 Humidity-Friendly Base
Small holes around the base allow moisture from the surrounding substrate to naturally wick into the hide, supporting consistent humidity levels underground.

🛤️ Modular Tunnel System
Each entrance connects to interchangeable underground tunnels:
• Straight Tube – Direct access runs
• Curved Tube – Designed to rise smoothly up to the surface
• Elbow Tube – Right-angle turns for flexible layouts (does not come with purchase)
• Hole Cap – A cap to close off a hole in the hide or a tube

Create custom pathways that fit your enclosure layout and substrate depth. If an entry/orientation is selected WITHOUT a back entryway, only one set of 1 straight and 1 curved tubes will come with your order.

Need more tunnels? Please visit this separate listing: https://www.etsy.com/listing/4432158582/underground-humid-hide-tunnel-add-ons

↔️ Orientation & Entrance Options
• Choose the left or right entrance orientation
• Optional second rear entrance (i.e., back entry) for multi-exit hides or shared pathways

👀 Optional Viewing Peephole

Add a front peephole to discreetly check on your reptile underground without disturbing them.
Includes a personalizable magnetic cover plate for the outside of the enclosure. The color of the text will be either black or white, depending on the contrasting color chosen for the hide.

⚠️ Important: The magnetic plate works only if the hide is fully flush against the enclosure wall on the peephole side.

🌬️ Health-Conscious Design
The moss tray suspends moisture above your reptile, helping create a humid microclimate below - reducing direct contact and the risk of scale rot.

🧷 Safe & Durable
Made with strong, moisture-resistant PETG and designed with smooth, rounded edges. No sharp parts - just safe, cozy comfort.



📏 Available Sizes

Each size is measured in both inches and millimeters for accuracy:

🔸 Small
• Inner Space: 4.25in L × 4.25in W (108mm × 108mm)
• Entrance Diameter: 2.5in (63.5mm)
• Overall Size: 4.76in L × 4.57in W × 3.85in H (121mm × 116mm × 97.7mm)

Tubes (Small):
• Straight Tube: 3in L × 2.5in diameter (76.2mm × 63.5mm)
• Curved Tube: 5.64in L × 2.5in diameter (143.3mm × 63.5mm)
• Elbow Tube: 3.67in L × 2.5in diameter (93.3mm × 63.5mm)

Best for:
• Hatchlings or small-bodied reptiles up to ~1.5 ft (45 cm)

🔸 Medium
• Inner Space: 6.22in L × 6.22in W (158mm × 158mm)
• Entrance Diameter: 3in (76.2mm)
• Overall Size: 6.69in L × 6.54in W × 4.20in H (170mm × 166mm × 106.7mm)

Tubes (Medium):
• Straight Tube: 4in L × 2.92in diameter (101.6mm × 74.2mm)
• Curved Tube: 6.93in L × 2.92in diameter (175.9mm × 74.2mm)
• Elbow Tube: 5.07in L × 2.92in diameter (128.7mm × 74.2mm)

Best for:
• Juveniles or medium-bodied species up to ~2.5–3 ft (75–90 cm)

🔸 Large
• Inner Space: 8.82in L × 8.82in W (223.9mm × 223.9mm)
• Entrance Diameter: 3.5in (88.9mm)
• Overall Size: 9.29in L × 9.13in W × 4.71in H (235.9mm × 231.9mm × 119.7mm)

Tubes (Large):
• Straight Tube: 5in L × 3.42in diameter (127mm × 86.9mm)
• Curved Tube: 8.5in L × 3.42in diameter (215.8mm × 86.9mm)
• Elbow Tube: 6.5in L × 3.42in diameter (165.1mm × 86.9mm)

Best for:
• Larger reptiles up to ~4 ft (120 cm)
• Great for ball pythons, colubrids, or reptiles that prefer extra space

📝 Tip:
If your reptile is near the upper limit of a size range, consider sizing up - especially during shedding cycles when a bit of extra humidity and room goes a long way!



💡 How It Works
1. Add damp sphagnum moss or your preferred moisture-holding material to the inner tray.
2. Replace the lid with the bow to trap moisture inside the hide.
3. Position the hide on the cooler side of your enclosure for best results.

Humidity levels may vary depending on enclosure size, ambient room conditions, and the moss or substrate used.



🛒 How to Order & Choose Your Options

This hide is fully customizable. Please follow the steps below to ensure you receive the correct size and configuration for your enclosure.

1️⃣ Choose Your Size

Select the size based on your reptile’s body size and available underground space:
• Small – Best for hatchlings and small-bodied reptiles
• Medium – Ideal for juveniles and medium-sized species
• Large – Designed for adult ball pythons and reptiles that prefer extra room

📏 Full dimensions for each size are listed in the “Available Sizes” section above.



2️⃣ Choose Your Entrance Orientation

This determines where the main tunnel connects to the hide when facing the front of the hide.
• Left – Main entrance on the left side
• Left w/ Back Entry – Left side entrance plus a second entrance on the back
• Right – Main entrance on the right side
• Right w/ Back Entry – Right side entrance plus a second entrance on the back

🛤️ Back entrances are great for:
• Multi-tunnel layouts
• Larger enclosures
• Creating multiple access points underground

Note: The reason it costs more for an entry/orientation with the additional back entry is that it will come with an additional set of 1 straight and 1 curved tubes.



3️⃣ Peephole Option

Choose whether you would like to add a front viewing peephole to your underground hide.

• Yes – Add a front peephole with a magnetic cover plate
• No – No peephole included

⚠️ Important: The peephole should only be selected if the hide will sit fully flush against the enclosure wall on the peephole side so the magnets function properly.



4️⃣ Peephole Cover Text (Optional)

If you selected Yes for the peephole option above, you may add custom text to the magnetic cover plate.

• Enter the text exactly as you want it to appear (it will be converted to ALL CAPS)
• The text color will be black or white, chosen automatically for best contrast

If no text is entered, the cover plate will be sent blank.



Helpful Tips
• Orientation is based on facing the front of the hide
• Tunnel pieces are modular and designed to connect easily underground. You can connect as many as you want, infinitely!
• If you’re unsure which option is best, feel free to message us before ordering - we’re happy to help!



🧩 Need More Tunnels?

This listing includes the hide, 1 straight tube, and 1 curved tube. If you’d like additional tunnels (extra straight, curved, or elbow tubes) to expand your underground layout, those are available in a separate listing.

➡️ Please visit this link to purchase extra tube pieces individually: https://www.etsy.com/listing/4432158582/underground-humid-hide-tunnel-add-ons

🛤️ All tunnel add-ons are size-matched to your selected hide (Small, Medium, or Large) and are designed to connect seamlessly.



❗ Important Notes
• This hide is not intended to be submerged in water.
• Custom colors may vary slightly from what’s shown due to screen differences and filament batch variations.



⚠️ 3D Printing Disclaimer:

This item is individually 3D printed, making each hide truly one of a kind! While we work hard to produce clean, high-quality prints, minor surface variations such as faint lines or tiny bumps are a normal part of the 3D printing process.

We do our best to minimize or prevent these flaws through careful printing and post-processing, but because every print is unique, a completely flawless surface cannot be guaranteed. Thank you for understanding and appreciating the handmade nature of 3D printed art!

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Jess Jul 20, 2026

Great hide, well crafted, nice quality! Both my snakes love them and I love the personalization and the viewing window.

Jess Jul 20, 2026

Response from Timothy

Glad you love it!!

5 out of 5 stars 5

Melody Jul 19, 2026

This is a perfect underground hide for my ball python & is better than I expected. Shipping was fast & it arrived sooner than I thought it would.

Melody Jul 19, 2026

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Amazing 🤩 Happy you like it so much.

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Lindsey May 12, 2026

My leopard gecko loves hiding here all day and comes out in the evening. It lets just enough light in that she can tell night and day so she comes out for dinner!

Lindsey May 12, 2026

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Another happy camper! Thanks for the great video review 🙏🏻

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Lindsey May 12, 2026

My leopard gecko sleeps in here during the day. He is one that loves to sleep underground. I could have gotten by with the small size though but even this medium size works. And at least he has room to grow.

Lindsey May 12, 2026

Response from Timothy

I think you made the right choice with the medium! Looks like he is nice and comfy 🥰

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