Quote Originally Posted by JUNKyardHOE View Post
I have them in different tanks but the tanks are next to each other, is that enough?

and I have a 50 gallon tank, is that enough room to eventually keep both in the same tank?
No, it is not enough. You should ideally keep them in separate rooms for at least a month. Not keeping them quarantined can result in both animals getting sick or dying. Mites can be easily transfered from the new snake to the existing snake.


It is not advised to keep them together unless breeding, and only for short periods. Ball pythons are not social animals and do not enjoy the company of other "friends". There are a lot of downsides and risks to keeping multiple snakes together. If you would like me to tell you about them, I am more than willing. Though I hope this will be enough to sway you into thinking otherwise.

There are no benefits to keeping the snakes together (for the snakes).

A 50g is too large for a single ball python. If it is that exoterra one you pictured, it is not suitable at all. That tank is super high and ball pythons are terrestrial, meaning they don't climb. That tank would be better suited for arboreal snakes, lizards, or frogs. I would think about getting a 20g long tank to replace it.