Two ball pythons in same tank, how should I feed them ?

[blackcrystal22]

I used plexi and silicone.... they can see each other. It should be fine.

A 26g is plenty for a small bp.... depending on how small you're talking; maybe too big.
I have mine currently in a 20g and he's a big boy.

And the large tanks are harder to heat. And the lamps kill humidity. When mine housed bps I had to spray it more frequently.... and kept the water under the lamp. But I had the lamp on a dimmer and also used a UTH so it didn't have to always burn as hard. I switched to smaller tanks because of the bulk of the 55g mainly... it was really in the way, very heavy and a little because of the extra maintanence.
It can be done... and can work just fine. Some people are just way too anal about things....
No offense to the anal

We're not being anal.. my yearling ball python wouldn't eat for almost 4 months because he was in a 20 gallon. I cluttered it as much as humanly possible and it didn't matter.
He ate as SOON as he got into the properly sized tub.

Anyhow. Damien, that's probably solved your problem. The divider in the middle should make the individual cages ok for them, and that way, if one gets sick you know which one! :]

[littleindiangirl]

Thanks Funky#2 !
I kept the 55gal tank, but instead of giving my brother one of my BPs, I just divided the tank in half, just like karma279 advised. And I think it's working well.

Here some pictures of the tank now:
(the water bowls aren't there yet, but soon)



And, as a supplement, some pics of Nelson :

It does look great! I've never seen a tank like that, it's very chique. lol, great set up.

I can't tell very well from the pics, but just keep in mind to offer many hiding spots, and some fake leaf cover between the hides to promote thermoregulation for the bp's. They will be more likely to move around if they feel like they can sneak through without being seen.

Also, keep in mind, as they grow, they will need more floor space (it looks like there isn't much floor space now, but a lot of height). At some point in time it would be a good idea to purchase short but long and wide cages for them. BP's don't climb very well, and will use floor space over height.

[Funky#2]

Thanks Funky#2 !
I kept the 55gal tank, but instead of giving my brother one of my BPs, I just divided the tank in half, just like karma279 advised. And I think it's working well.

Here some pictures of the tank now:
(the water bowls aren't there yet, but soon)



And, as a supplement, some pics of Nelson :

Awesome job, it looks really good!

[karma279]

We're not being anal.. my yearling ball python wouldn't eat for almost 4 months because he was in a 20 gallon. I cluttered it as much as humanly possible and it didn't matter.
He ate as SOON as he got into the properly sized tub.

Anyhow. Damien, that's probably solved your problem. The divider in the middle should make the individual cages ok for them, and that way, if one gets sick you know which one! :]

That's why I offered him a working solution to the tank he had.
He took the advice and has a nice looking enclosure that will work for both snakes.
He did a good job; looks cool.

[spaceturtle]

Looks like a really nice setup. Good job

[DamienF]

Thanks !

After all your advices, and everything I read on this forum, I've done some work, and this is how it looks:

- 4 thermometers (2 cold sides, 2 hot sides)
- 1 thermostat (for the UTHs)
- three sides and top covered with black boards
- identical hides for the two of them, identical decoration and accessories
- temp on the cool side: ~82
- temp on the hot side: ~90
- humidity ~70 %
- night black light
- day neon tube light (because now it's very dark without light)



Do you think it's good for pythons?
Any advice of recommandation ?

[karma279]

Thanks !

After all your advices, and everything I read on this forum, I've done some work, and this is how it looks:

- 4 thermometers (2 cold sides, 2 hot sides)
- 1 thermostat (for the UTHs)
- three sides and top covered with black boards
- identical hides for the two of them, identical decoration and accessories
- temp on the cool side: ~82
- temp on the hot side: ~90
- humidity ~70 %
- night black light
- day neon tube light (because now it's very dark without light)



Do you think it's good for pythons?
Any advice of recommandation ?

Perfect in a typical world.... anything negative you hear to your setup; disregard it.
Couldn't ask for more. I don't keep it as good.... and my guys/gals are very happy.

[starmom]

I think it looks awesome!!!!

[blackcrystal22]

Thanks !

After all your advices, and everything I read on this forum, I've done some work, and this is how it looks:

- 4 thermometers (2 cold sides, 2 hot sides)
- 1 thermostat (for the UTHs)
- three sides and top covered with black boards
- identical hides for the two of them, identical decoration and accessories
- temp on the cool side: ~82
- temp on the hot side: ~90
- humidity ~70 %
- night black light
- day neon tube light (because now it's very dark without light)



Do you think it's good for pythons?
Any advice of recommandation ?

It looks very nice. The only thing I can think of is the hides out of cardboard. If they get wet or soiled they will have to be replaced, but if your ok with that, I'm ok with that. :]

Very pretty set-up. I wish I could make something look that nice! I hope your still happy with it, as it may not look as nice as it did before, but you showed a lot of responsibility to put in all the work, money, and effort to change it for your animals!

[Mike Schultz]

Wow you are really good at making setups lol. Once you got the right info you did an awesome job! I wish I could make a viv that cool!