Another newbie question

[calmolly1]

I see loads of photos on here of multiple BPs "posing" for pictures together, particularly hatchlings. I know they have to have separate living accommodations. But is it safe to have two balls out together hanging out or exploring? One snake per person, So steve and I both can enjoy them at the same time?

Second question is what about other species like a Boa and a BP ? I love my Boa but she seems so big and fast compared to the BP. And I'm nervous it would stress one or both out. Your thoughts and opinions?


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[calmolly1]

Thoughts anyone?


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[Rickys_Reptiles]

Having 2 ball pythons out together is totally fine, as long as they were both produced by you or have finished a full quarantine. Putting Ball Pythons and Boas together is generally frowned upon though as they can pass Inclusion Body Disease (IBD). Boas can carry IBD for years without showing symptoms, but once it infects a Ball Python they generally die pretty quick.

[calmolly1]

Ok thanks. I was worried about aggression from the bigger snake toward the smaller one but I just feel I will air on the side of caution and keep species apart during "play time". Quarantine of 90 days has another few weeks to go anyway.
And I'm expecting a baby brother for Precioucess so he will go into his own quarantine room.

I was just reading about Ibp and it sounds awful

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