seems social...

[kelevra]

After reading all of it, it seems to me that the OP wanted people to comment on the sociability of these snakes. You didn't say "So I thought this would be something new, non-experimental for my snakes." You actually seemed to attempt to invalidate a "cultural norm" among BPs that it's one and done in a tub/tank/etc. You chose to name the thread "seems social" and even ended the original post saying the same thing. You chose the ending (the most stressed of any comments/paper/article/what-have-you as the place to say "seems social."

I'm not surprised that people commented about their believed lack of sociability. Plus, you're not new to the site, so I can't see you being surprised that people reacted as they did (none seriously negative if I might add.)

[chasingtime]

After reading all of it, it seems to me that the OP wanted people to comment on the sociability of these snakes. You didn't say "So I thought this would be something new, non-experimental for my snakes." You actually seemed to attempt to invalidate a "cultural norm" among BPs that it's one and done in a tub/tank/etc. You chose to name the thread "seems social" and even ended the original post saying the same thing. You chose the ending (the most stressed of any comments/paper/article/what-have-you as the place to say "seems social."

I'm not surprised that people commented about their believed lack of sociability. Plus, you're not new to the site, so I can't see you being surprised that people reacted as they did (none seriously negative if I might add.)

na, just wanted to share something i thought was a cool observation with no malicious intent. guys, this site says its the friendliest online community for all your herping needs. why am i being attacked and accused? besides you are wrong, i am new as of about 17 days ago and not feeling very welcome. i am surprised at your reaction. it "seems unsocial"...

[Kaorte]

na, just wanted to share something i thought was a cool observation with no malicious intent. guys, this site says its the friendliest online community for all your herping needs. why am i being attacked and accused? besides you are wrong, i am new as of about 17 days ago and not feeling very welcome. i am surprised at your reaction. it "seems unsocial"...

No where did I get the impression that someone was attacking you.

Co-habitation is a highly debated subject on this community. The majority will agree that it is not a good idea. I personally don't have a problem with co habitation as long as you do it right. I am under the impression that you were doing this just as an experiment, which is interesting to me and I am glad that you posted it. However, it has not convinced me that ball pythons are social.

[chasingtime]

actually i had to keep these 2 together for a couple nights and noticed that they kept ending up together on either the cool or warm side and the one that was in there originally didnt move as frequent prior so i tried the 2 identical sides idea to experiment/observe what might occur. i promise i was just sharing something i thought was cool.

[steveboos]

I'm right with you man, some people on here were just trying to make the little test into a full blown Bill Nye the Scienceguy show. I really don't think Ball Pythons are social and like said before, if the only results are negative, why do it?

[Kaorte]

I think people were legitimately interested in a real test done on this subject since most people wouldn't like to do one themselves. I personally don't want to risk the health of my animals by co-habitating them other than for breeding.

[chasingtime]

I think people were legitimately interested in a real test done on this subject since most people wouldn't like to do one themselves. I personally don't want to risk the health of my animals by co-habitating them other than for breeding.

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