Quote Originally Posted by Python-77
THERE IS NOTHING WRONG WITH HOUSING SNAKES OF THE SAME SPECIES IN THE SAME ENCLOSURE.PERIOD. Now yes there can be down sides to housing 2 snakes in the same enclosure but, not anymore than housing to bearded dragons, leopard geckos or any other herp for that matter. So back off Rick atleast he is taking the time to expand his enclosure to provide them with more space.
Except that bearded dragons and leopard geckos aren't known to become cannibalistic when stressed. You're comparing apples and oranges. Communal housing may work for many species, but it’s not the wisest thing for p. regius.

IMO, there is something very wrong with forcing an animal like a ball python that has evolved to live a solitary life into a close proximity with another animal for extended periods of time. I've seen the first hand effects of stress on ball pythons housed communally and know from experience that they are less likely to fast and breed much better when housed individually.

Also, male combat in ball pythons can turn quite physically violent resulting in some pretty serious damage to one or both animals if left unchecked. All it would take is a nice winter cold front and you could have a very seriously injured animal.

-adam