Quote Originally Posted by ZaaneMinerva View Post
I didnt choose to ignore anything. Go into nature and lift up a rock, see how many snakes you find. Ive been a snake owner/breeder for a long time, and although you may just be voicing concern, I do not think you are as educated as you believe you may be. I have taken both of my snakes to the vet, and both are healthier than ever. I have talked to all of the breeders I know, and none of them have ever had a problem housing 2 ball pythons in the same environment. Although the sound she is making is new to me, breeders i have conversed with have informed me it is a normal sound for ball pythons, especially females to make pre, as well as post shedding.
Thanks for the concern, but next time, no thanks.

Cheers, "Dr. Del"http://ball-pythons.net/forums/images/smilies/smile.gif
I agree, what you have "researched" is wrong. It has been proven that male ball pythons can breed way less than a yr old. And, I wish I could go outside and lift up a rock to see how many snakes are under there. The problems is, I live in the states, not in Africa. Each species of snake is different, and should be treated that way. Just because two snakes are found together in the wild does not mean they can be housed like that, where they have no choice of leaving the other.

What are your "breeder" friends going to do when one gets sick? Sounds like they are doing it for their convenience, not for the snakes health. Respiratory Infection is not always apparent at the beginning either. Your male is only 7 weeks old. This is why they recommend a long quarantine procedure. Sometimes it takes awhile for symptoms of RI show. Better do a little more research before you start stomping on one of the most respected people on this forum.