Two ball pythons in same tank, how should I feed them ?

[DamienF]

With a setup like this, I'm curious... would you heat the middle with a large UTH? or would you heat the ends, using two?

I have a 55 gal that I'm thinking about separating.

This is quite a good idea. What would you do for the heating ?

I'm thinking about using a large one at the middle, it may be easier to control temperature as there is only one source of heating.

Maybe I'll go wth this idea.

There's one big factor that hasn't been mentioned about large tanks: They're too TALL. I had a 55gal for my beardie, and I would never get one again...even for a big lizard. 55's and anything above them, unless custom made, are usually way too tall for ground dwelling snakes like BPs. The extra height makes it twice as hard to keep temperatures where they should be, so most people use lights to boost the temps which drains humidity dry. They're just too much trouble...at least for a Ball Python.

Now, a divided large tank for corns or other climbing low-humidity snakes is another thing entirely...

Does a tall tank has an effect on the snake's behavior, stress, or wellbeing ? Or is it only a matter of keeping temps at a good level ? Because my 55 gal is 50cm (1.6 foot) high, and I have no problem keeping temps at a good level.