Housing together?

[azak323]

I'm relatively new to corn snakes, and I was wondering if you can keep two of them together in the same enclosure.. any input?

[python.princess]

No snakes should ever be housed together. There are way too many problems caused when they are. Cannibalism, double vet bills, accidental breeding, stressed (AKA NOT EATING) snakes among them.

[SatanicIntention]

Corn snakes and alot of colubrids are ophiophagus, meaning the eat snakes as part of their diet(King snakes do this more regularly).

It is best to house all snakes separately. Zero chance of cannibalism, parasite/disease transfer, stress-induced illness, stress-induced anorexia(not eating). Snakes should only be brought together for breeding, and even then, separated after a few days to rest and eat before being placed back with the female(s) again.

[Blue Apple Herps]

The abridge version: don't do it. Ever.

[wilomn]

Or, to the left, yes, it can be done, done quite successfully and with no ill effects to the snakes.

Of course, I am only on generation 12, yes TWELVE, where I have kept corns together. It hasn't worked with my milksnakes, sand boas, jungle corns or hognosed snakes either. I DO NOT have multiple generations of all those species.

If you're careful and observant, you can do it.

[Blue Apple Herps]

Or, to the left, yes, it can be done, done quite successfully and with no ill effects to the snakes.

Of course, I am only on generation 12, yes TWELVE, where I have kept corns together. It hasn't worked with my milksnakes, sand boas, jungle corns or hognosed snakes either. I DO NOT have multiple generations of all those species.

If you're careful and observant, you can do it.

It can be done, but I just think that any risks outweigh the benefits, which the only benefits are for the owner. Not the snakes.

[Texas Dan]

Lewisville tx?!?! I live in Dallas and work in Lewisville.. CRAZY!@!!


Ok, back on topic. Yeah, don't keep them together.

[wilomn]

It can which the only benefits are for the owner. Not the snakes.

How do you KNOW this?

[daniel1983]

Housing two snakes together is fine IF YOU HAVE THE EXPERIENCE, so please don't preach your OPINIONS that two snakes should be kept seperately like they are some sort of set rule.

With that said, I agree with the recommendation to house seperately. This poster is completely new to corn snakes. I would suggest keeping them seperately until adequate experience is obtained.

It is my OPINION that newer keepers should keep their snakes seperate. Inexperience of the KEEPER is what causes all of the risks listed.....it really has nothing to do with the snakes or how they are housed.

[cassandra]

Props to Wes and Daniel...well said. =)