multiple snakes in same tank

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Originally Posted by wilomn

Have YOU ever kept more than one snake in a cage? Have YOU ever seen one snake "dominate" another when kept in the same cage? Have YOU ever seen one snake not go to the warm spot because another snake was already there?

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Does visiting a shady pet store every few days count as experience? Then yes, I have seen a bunch of snakes in one cage, seen smaller snakes, dead on the bottom of a pile of ball python hatchlings kept with larger animals.

I never said that one snake will not go to an area because it's already occupied, but there is definitely some competition going on to get one up on the other snake to absorb the most heat from the lamp.

That's just my experience with multiple snakes in one cage.

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I believe it was littleindiangirl who said ball pythons were NOT social. Aren't they found in large numbers inside termite mounds and anthills? How could a non-social animal live in such a way?

Where are all the facts you guys are giving out coming from?

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Where are your facts?

I know you can question us, that's fine, but then tell us WHY they are all together in that termite mound? Is it overcrowded population? Breeding? Best spot perceived from predators? Best area to find rodents quickly? What time of year was it and were they in a group conserving heat and humidity?

And just so we are clear... a social animal in my mind is an animal that needs companionship from another animal of the same species to thrive and keep it's social order in a group, almost to the point of a society, being interactive with known members.

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Originally Posted by starmom

Hey Hotshot~ you're sounding pretty defensive! :O
I have a thought about what you said and your example with the quarantine scenario.... I believe that the answer "It must be done" is a very appropriate one! :gj:
That said, I understand you scratching your head over why the necessity for QT procedure wasn't fully explained. Here's my thought on that: a person receiving this reply has 3 choices. Firstly, he/she can just follow the advice. Second, the poster can ask why. Third, the poster can choose to be an independent learner and use the search bar to check it out. There have been umpteen-million threads on QT and the why's of it- use the search feature!! :D
I disagree with your summation that their are 'clicks' going on; so sophmoric... :weirdface and I believe that the attacking you perceive might be stemming from your own defensive posture.... maybe I'm wrong, but you might want to check that out within yourself. :oops:
I don't know what your comment about negative repping is all about; maybe that is just an irrational response again stemming from your defensive space. :tears: Anyway, I don't even know how to give a negative rep, nor would I ever do so to anybody! We're here to share and learn and be openly joyful for the amazing opportunity to care for snakes! :bow:
It's all good Hotshot.... and you are too!!! :D

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ok here
QT MUST BE DONE
Why must it be done? if you're going to post, post WHY. so easy :D

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Originally Posted by littleindiangirl

Does visiting a shady pet store every few days count as experience? Then yes, I have seen a bunch of snakes in one cage, seen smaller snakes, dead on the bottom of a pile of ball python hatchlings kept with larger animals.

I never said that one snake will not go to an area because it's already occupied, but there is definitely some competition going on to get one up on the other snake to absorb the most heat from the lamp.

That's just my experience with multiple snakes in one cage.




Where are your facts?

I know you can question us, that's fine, but then tell us WHY they are all together in that termite mound? Is it overcrowded population? Breeding? Best spot perceived from predators? Best area to find rodents quickly? What time of year was it and were they in a group conserving heat and humidity?

And just so we are clear... a social animal in my mind is an animal that needs companionship from another animal of the same species to thrive and keep it's social order in a group, almost to the point of a society, being interactive with known members.

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Go Connie GO! bahahaha ^^^ this is so true!

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Originally Posted by Hotshot

ok here
QT MUST BE DONE
Why must it be done? if you're going to post, post WHY. so easy :D

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Your kidding right?

Quarantine of any animal is to prevent the spread of disease and parasites, and to also observe the animal to ensure that it is 100% free from disease and parasites.

There are some very serious diseases out there afflicting snakes that may not show up for months in certain species that can wipe out entire collections. You should read up on the very serious risks, maybe venture to the BOI once in a while and read the thread about Jen H's snakes. Very sad, very serious.

edit: Did I over use the word serious? I meant every one!

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Originally Posted by littleindiangirl

Your kidding right?...

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Connie, I beleive his questions and suggestions were rhetorical. Hotshot was suggesting that if a response is given, then the responder ought to type something other than what might sound like a command with no reason.... ;)

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Originally Posted by littleindiangirl

Your kidding right?

Quarantine of any animal is to prevent the spread of disease and parasites, and to also observe the animal to ensure that it is 100% free from disease and parasites.

There are some very serious diseases out there afflicting snakes that may not show up for months in certain species that can wipe out entire collections. You should read up on the very serious risks, maybe venture to the BOI once in a while and read the thread about Jen H's snakes. Very sad, very serious.

edit: Did I over use the word serious? I meant every one!

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I already know this FREAKIN OMG you ppl drive me crazy TELL THE NEW MEMBER THAT NOT ME OK? jesus

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IT MUST BE DONE !! why not just say Putting a snake in QT should be done for less blah blah blah but ok whatever :)

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Because should implies, you should do it, it would be best but you don't have to if you don't really want to. With new owners it is VERY important to make them understand that quarantine is a MUST regardless of the source. They need to understand the seriousness of quarantine.

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Real easy just keep you're mouth shut and you're fine just read them attacking some one els

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Also you seems to have a very high opinions of the members here! :confused:

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Originally Posted by starmom

Connie, I beleive his questions and suggestions were rhetorical. Hotshot was suggesting that if a response is given, then the responder ought to type something other than what might sound like a command with no reason.... ;)

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BINGO!

There are tonnes of threads here that explain WHY QT is needed. If you don't want to Hotshot, that is your choice. But that is not a very well informed choice. If you are requesting someone re-post the explanations as to why Im sure many will happily do this. You may even be so lucky that perhaps someone will do a step by step how and why for quarantine that could be sticky material. Any takers?

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Originally Posted by missi182

There are tonnes of threads here that explain WHY QT is needed. If you don't want to Hotshot, that is your choice. But that is not a very well informed choice. If you are requesting someone re-post the explanations as to why Im sure many will happily do this. You may even be so lucky that perhaps someone will do a step by step how and why for quarantine that could be sticky material. Any takers?

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wow read above post please