Question about size of hides

[Gailgirl]

I'm new to Caudata.org, and owning axolotls. I have read practically every post on here, and I can't seem to find what size hides would be good. I have some leftover slate pieces and large pebbles I would like to glue together into a hide, but I'm not sure how big to make it. I am getting a pair of juvvies soon, but I'd rather not make another set of hides down the road when they get bigger. I was going to make the first DIY hide out of the plastic container in this post (DIY/Homemade Hides), and a version of the slate and pebble hide further down made by MandiceP, but longer, with sort of stacked slate walls all ground smooth and glued together with silicone.

I know they can grow quite large, and I'm looking for some dimension suggestions.

 

[Kaysie]

They need to be big enough for an adult to climb in and be able to turn around. Axolotls aren't the most agile, so you probably want something at least 6 inches or so. many people use clay pots turned on side for hides.