When two become one

i mean dude. they are your snakes. if you want them housed together, then do it. but be warned by what we are saying.

I just thought it would be more exciting than having two different tanks but of course my main concern is the health of the animals.

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Originally Posted by BlindNsect

I just thought it would be more exciting than having two different tanks but of course my main concern is the health of the animals.

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Its awesome to hear you say that. That statement reveals the type of responsible person who should be owning animals. :)

I'd echo the statements of those more wise in the way of BPs than I; if you want a second snake (which is completely understandable!) than invest in a second enclosure. It is all-around better for the health (both physical and mental) of the snake.

If you find yourself one day owning several BPs, you can always invest in a rack system for your collection while keeping your first BP in a 'display oriented' enclosure.

While you are here, don't forget to check out the Ball Python Care Sheet! It is packed full of oodles (yes, oodles!) of good tips.

I had my babies in a decent aquarium setup, both female, and once one got bigger than the other, the smaller one stopped eating until I got them in seperate tubs. They are now both thriving. Don't do more than one per tank, its not worth it.

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Originally Posted by BlindNsect

One snake just isn't enough excitement for me I guess. I've read that it's ok to mix two if they're the same species, if they have plenty of room, and if you feed them separately.

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You've read very wrong information.