Thank you for the information. I completely overlooked the need for proper quarantine. I wouldn't get a second ball python until I am competent and comfortable enough to manage a second snake so hopefully that is some knowledge I would have gained between now and then. Would you say it would be a better idea to have two separate hinged doors that come down instead of a sliding glass door when using the T8 to house two snakes? I did a little reading on the mite problem - how to spot them and whatnot. Is this generally an issue when perusing a reptile expo? I could see this being a problem at some of the bigger pet stores that don't really have experienced personnel taking care of the snakes, but I would hope an actual breeder would not have this problem. Thanks again for the info!