I am wondering, during non breeding session, is it possible to have 2 or more bp to be kept in the same enclosure?
08-30-2013, 03:47 PM
Tzeentch
Possible - yes. The pet stores do it.
Recommended - no.
08-30-2013, 04:59 PM
Kaorte
You will find most people here don't house their snakes together at all. Its just easier for everyone to keep them separated. The only time I keep snakes together are when I hatch babies and they stay in the same tub until they shed.
08-30-2013, 05:22 PM
Archimedes
Definitely not recommended-- more harm comes from it than good. Snakes don't require companions and giving them roommates tends to result in dominance copulation and undue stress.
09-03-2013, 10:07 PM
Kin
Will there be any danger to the animals if they are kept together for a few days?.
09-04-2013, 09:03 AM
Kaorte
Probably not if they are of similar size.
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09-04-2013, 09:06 AM
4theSNAKElady
Re: How many???
Quote:
Originally Posted by Archimedes
Definitely not recommended-- more harm comes from it than good. Snakes don't require companions and giving them roommates tends to result in dominance copulation and undue stress.
Dominance copulation?? whoah!
09-04-2013, 09:11 AM
Archimedes
How many???
Quote:
Originally Posted by 4theSNAKElady
Dominance copulation?? whoah!
It's the term I've heard used for when the bigger, more dominant snake sits on the smaller one. I've witnessed tail wraps occurring with two cohabited snakes as well, although the OP in that case couldn't be sure if his snakes were male or female. :/
Will there be any danger to the animals if they are kept together for a few days?.
It's a possibility. If the animals come from different places, one could pass ailments on to the other- mites, parasites, RIs, etc.
09-04-2013, 10:24 AM
WtGreg
people do it, but I do not recommend keeping them together in groups, no..... the one exception I have done is when a male is on their first breeding year and not starting the motions, I will through a small proven in for a day and that sometimes promotes the newbie to start. That is the only reason I would put multiple together
09-04-2013, 11:32 AM
bcr229
Re: How many???
The only reason I would do it is if the benefits outweighed the risks, so it would be a pretty dire situation, e.g. ice storm has knocked out power to my house and I need to consolidate all the snakes into a small heated space.
