if it dosnt look like its gonna work out with them as "roommates" ill take the new addition out. and i did read and i do understand i understand its not impossible to house 2 BALL PYTHONS together without adverse affect unless god forbid i make a feeding error or the snakes just REALLY dont like eachother! and as for stress in my current ball, it will be very apparent very quick. as shes active always, eats regularly, and just finished a PERFECT shed! so changes shouldnt be hard to notice