Question... plz look into this, =\

[Htdg666]

im new to this server and i have to say i looove it.. unfortunately i havent got my camera working yet, but i have a young redtail and a young ball python... my question is-



Is it dangerous for the RTB and the BP to be together? I see pics of anything from kingsnakes and milks to corns and burm's together... i dont want to take anyrisks having the 2 together...

[Leatherface]

Yes it is dangerous to have them together...

Seperate them IMMEDIATELY!!!!

Housing 2 snakes together just isnt a good idea...Get a nice rubbermaid container for the Ball Python with a nice heat pad and use that until you get a seperate cage built


Welcome to the Site!!!:mexican:

[Wrecka]

im far from an expert, but it is my understanding that they should not be housed together, but if they were together for pics, i guess just watch em to make sure they dont mind each others company

[Slithers]

they are going to eat eachother or stress each other out.

2 snakes permanently in the same enclosure is a big no no.

[Pork Chops N' Corn Bread]

Seperate them. Not to mention a full grown rtb would crush a ball.

[Htdg666]

thanks guys, i guess i should have specified they do have seperate housings, i just was going to take some pics of em together, but with your advice i have taken em seperately... tanks again

[VoodooChile]

You should never ever house two different snake species together. Technically speaking, you should never house two snakes of the SAME species together unless you are intent on breeding.

I recommend separating them immediately, even if I had to relocate the BP to a rubbermaid as mentioned above. As long as the temps and humidity are maintained, the BP & Boa will be fine.


EDIT: You're too fast for me, but its still good info.. So Im leaving it

Please take the time to read caresheets on your snakes as soon as possible. I am sure at some point someone gave you the impression housing the two snakes together was ok..It isnt No telling what other misinfo you were given either directly, or from example. I hope these caresheets will be able to help you...
If you have any questions, please feel free to ask
Welcome to RTB

Here is a link for a Ball Python caresheet
http://www.redtailboa.net/modules.ph...ewarticle&id=5

Here is a link for a Boa caresheet:
http://www.redtailboa.net/modules.ph...ewarticle&id=4

[Pork Chops N' Corn Bread]

Shew.....I'm glad they aren't together. I wouldn't take pictures together either myself. They come from 2 different sides of the world. Just not a good idea. Glad you asked though

[Pork Chops N' Corn Bread]

Originally Posted by amercnwmn

EDIT: You're too fast for me

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[Htdg666]

just finished taking pics, ill make a new thread

[Pork Chops N' Corn Bread]