Out together

Hey everyone!

Just a little update first on my new baby Bumblebee Het G-stripe girl Lily Dragon after having her for over a week now and just wanted to say she’s doing great so far! First feed(and her first frozen at that!) was a success and she does well with handling so far!
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Now, I just wanted to ask a question, and I hope it’s not a dumb one, but can I have Lily Dragon and Pua out at the same time?
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I did have them out during weighing, but I tried my best to keep them away from each other in fear of Pua seeing Lily as a snack or something, especially him being much older and much bigger than Lily.
Would Pua hurt Lily or vice versa if they’re out together, crawling all over each other or me holding them simultaneously? They are NOT being cohabbed and I do NOT plan to ever do that but I’m just wondering if them being in close vicinity during handling or photos for short periods of time with me in the room?


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Originally Posted by JustinGatCat

Hey everyone!

Just a little update first on my new baby Bumblebee Het G-stripe girl Lily Dragon after having her for over a week now and just wanted to say she’s doing great so far! First feed(and her first frozen at that!) was a success and she does well with handling so far!
https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...18ad332a24.jpg

Now, I just wanted to ask a question, and I hope it’s not a dumb one, but can I have Lily Dragon and Pua out at the same time?
https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...d63e30c705.jpg
I did have them out during weighing, but I tried my best to keep them away from each other in fear of Pua seeing Lily as a snack or something, especially him being much older and much bigger than Lily.
Would Pua hurt Lily or vice versa if they’re out together, crawling all over each other or me holding them simultaneously? They are NOT being cohabbed and I do NOT plan to ever do that but I’m just wondering if them being in close vicinity during handling or photos for short periods of time with me in the room?


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I don’t see anything wrong with letting them explore and hang out together. But like any other animals, just keep a watchful eye out. I doubt “snacking” would be an issue haha just make sure neither of them are stressing each other out and you should be fine.


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After quarantine wouldn't be a problem but I'm guessing that never happened.

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Originally Posted by PitOnTheProwl

After quarantine wouldn't be a problem but I'm guessing that never happened.

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Yeah it's a bit late now.

Typically you want to keep a new arrival completely separate from your established collection for a minimum of 90 days, longer if the new critter ends up sick (the 90-day clock restarts once the snake and all signs of illness are gone). So, they should be in different rooms with their own set of equipment, feeding tongs, bowls, hides, spray bottles, etc. so there's no chance of cross-contamination. Only handle the new one when you can take a bath afterward.

https://ball-pythons.net/forums/show...antine-process