ball python with green tree python?

[temple tapper]

I have a ball python, and was wondering if there was a problem introducing a gtp to the cage. the cage is 90 some square feet and 6 feet tall. the gtp is only 20 inches long. he has been in there for 2 weeks. both eat fine. both climb all over the cage. I just want to know if I should worry.

[H H Honey]

I think they have very diffrent requirements. I would say no.

[dembonez]

no the gtp would prob hurt the bp not to mention the temp differences

[andwhy6]

it should be fine. they wouldnt try and attack each other or anything with an enclosure that large. but you could split the cage with netting if you wanted to be 100% sure. i would just net off a corner for the gtp. make sure you keep the humidity nice and high.

[xdeus]

Definitely not. GTPs require a much more humid environment which would probably lead to scale rot for your Ball Python. Balls live in a more arid climate and will undoubtedly have problems.

Also, GTPs tend to be very active at night while in feeding mode. Mine will strike as soon as I enter the room and will strike at any movement when I go to feed. Imagine your Ball Python moving around when your GTP is in feeding mode.

Keep them separate.

[steveboos]

Definitely not. GTPs require a much more humid environment which would probably lead to scale rot for your Ball Python. Balls live in a more arid climate and will undoubtedly have problems.

Also, GTPs tend to be very active at night while in feeding mode. Mine will strike as soon as I enter the room and will strike at the any movement when I go to feed. Imagine your Ball Python moving around when your GTP is in feeding mode.

Keep them separate.

Completely agree, keep those species separate and give them both their own ideal environments. A 6 foot cage in any sense for a ball python is too large.

[crusher]

WHY THE HELL DO YOU HAVE A 90 SQUARE FOOT CAGE WITH A BALL PYTHON IN IT...

you should learn how to better house your animals... there is plenty of stickys on how to properly care for a ball python and for the record... never ever put 2 snakes together unless they are copulating.

[musicalKeyes]

I understand wanting to put two species together, I reeeeally do, but it's just not a good idea in this case, the species are too different. Can you put up a picture of their cage? I'd say that that size is way way way too big for a BP, but who knows, maybe you have it set up really well? I understand wanting to give them a big beautiful cage. Maybe put the GTP in the cage and move the ball to a smaller one?

[WaRocker]

I have a ball python, and was wondering if there was a problem introducing a gtp to the cage. the cage is 90 some square feet and 6 feet tall. the gtp is only 20 inches long. he has been in there for 2 weeks. both eat fine. both climb all over the cage. I just want to know if I should worry.

Ummmm Wow, Do you have pics of these cages? These should never ever be in the same cage. A GTP is an arboreal snake and it's only purpose in life is to eat and perch. Not to mention like stated above the GTP needs tons more humidity than the Ball python. These snakes need total diffrent care and climate and enviroment.

I would never house any two snakes in one cage unless they are copulating.

Look at it this way.. If one regurges in the middle of the night or you find something wrong with the fecal which one is it??
I don't care if it's two ball pythons, they don't "live with each other" forever.
That just has bad all over it..

the cages sound a bit extreme?? As far as size etc.. You should read quite a few books on both and do lots of research before you buy...

Ok now with this being said I don't want to come off as a big ol' butt head its just we are all passionate for our reptiles here. I do commend you on asking the question before you just do it.

Pics would be nice of the cages if you can.. so we might be able to help suggest some better? housing? or refine what you have..
Peace and good luck

[West Coast Jungle]

NO! Not a good idea.