Three snakes in one enclosure any thoughts?

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It's good that you're getting more equipment, but I strongly encourage you not to doubt long standing behavioral facts just because your personal interpretation of your snakes behavior is different. Someone who is new to dogs might assume that if their new dog is staring at them constantly that it's a loving gesture, when in reality unbroken eye contact is a sign of dominance and the owner is nurturing behavior that can literally come back to bite them. The same thing is true in ball pythons; what you see as friendly behavior can actually be a sign of stress that just looks like cute or normal behavior to someone used to something totally different. Ball pythons are snakes. They are not dogs, they are not mammals, they are not people, but we still like to project our emotions and behaviors on them. They don't "cuddle" with each other, they compete for prime spots or use their bodies to pin down rivals. They don't "snuggle" their owners, they seek out warmth and security. Look into these behaviors, read up on articles written by expert keepers, and take a closer look at what your snakes are really telling you.

I don't mean to sound harsh, but it's become annoyingly common for someone to defend poor husbandry and habits by claiming that their snakes enjoy it, even when experienced keepers know those habits to be wildly dangerous.

^ this.

You came here and asked what people's opinions were for putting 3 snakes in that bare enclosure.

You got plenty of responses, then you get all defensive because people are not applauding your actions. "I'm going to do..." is not what you asked. You were very specific with a photo.

No one here can make you keep snakes in a better way. No one here can make you listen to advice.

But when you come on and post a question, then argue that your way is just fine and everyone else is wrong, it comes off poorly to those members who take time to bother reading the thread and typing out responses.

and i just read the whole thread. here's a few observations/questions. i'll respond to the pix u posted.



you could also block out he back and sides of the tank with paper, get the lamp on a dimmer, etc. etc.

i hope u step up your husbandry soon. your pets deserve comfort.