baby balls can they be kept together?

[Herman63]

Can I keep my new baby balls together?

And if so what would be the best way to feed?


Thank you, Herman

[Crazymonkee]

No they need to be in separate enclosures. Balls are not social animals and a lot of problems arise from cohabitation

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[Herman63]

Guess I better get a rack any suggestions on size of tub that will last me a while on size?


Thanks Herman

[Rickys_Reptiles]

you "CAN" but it is not recommended. Ball Pythons tend to stress easily, and having 2 together could cause stress. That being said, if you had a large enclosure for them, I see no issues at all with keeping them together. As far as feeding them, I would feed them separately. Take one out to handle while you feed the other, then a few days later do the same but with the other snake. Stagger their feeding schedule. Alternatively, you could feed them on the same day, in a "feeding tub" so that they are separated. Don't feed them together.

[Crazymonkee]

Why cause unneeded stress from making them live together and moving them around on feeding day.
Cons of them being housed together strongly outway the pros. Which there is only one and that being you only need to buy one of everything. A big enough enclosure will still only have one hot spot to fight over.

41qt tubs will last they're life unless you have a really big female. Go with the rack or even single tubs.
For babies they would need excess hides and clutter...

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[200xth]

Guess I better get a rack any suggestions on size of tub that will last me a while on size?


Thanks Herman

Are you planning on keeping them long term? Or are you just holding them a while til you can sell them/move them/give them to someone else?

[Crazymonkee]

Are you planning on keeping them long term? Or are you just holding them a while til you can sell them/move them/give them to someone else?

Good question I read it as he had just purchased baby balls.

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[Herman63]

Long term but don't want to buy something right now that they will grow out of super fast.

Thanks, Herman

[Herman63]

Right now I have some coming and did not think ahead have couple tanks but will need to get something more

Herman

[200xth]

Long term but don't want to buy something right now that they will grow out of super fast.

Thanks, Herman

If you're keeping them til they're adults, then Crazymonkee was right. You can get the big tubs and they'll work til they're full grown. 41 quart is standard. I have these: http://www.reptilebasics.com/iris-cb-70-rack. They're listed as 37qt.