Does 1 snake shedding encourage others to shed?

[carrieres102584]

My brother has 2 ball pythons that he keeps in the same cage. I tell him he should separate then but he doesn't listen. Well anyways the last 2 sheds they have shed within 24 hours of each other. They have only been housed together long enough for 2 sheds. So is this a coincidence or is there a reason behind this? Thanks Jeff.

[rocky88]

I have all my snakes in the same rack and 4 of the snakes always shed at the same time. IDK, it could be a coincidence but it has happened pretty regularly the last 3 sheds.

[nicktreb]

I think it has more to do with living conditions like humidity levels, and more than likely when feeding occurs.

[SoCaliSon]

I've never seen this with my snakes... But now and then I will walk into my Chameleon room and find 8 chams, in 8 separate cages, out of site of each other, all shedding simultaneously. It's pretty crazy. I agree that it is probably just that they are all on the same keeping regiment.

[Kaorte]

same feeding schedule, same environment could mean that they shed close together. Or it could just be a coincidence