2006-07-25 03:03:39 · 7 answers · asked by Jack Havok 1 in Pets ➔ Reptiles
sorry. the age was wrong! they are healthy hatchlings
2006-07-27 11:25:55 · update #1
Yes, it is a problem. Royals, just like most snakes, are solitary creatures that thrive better if they didn't share their environment with another snake. On occasion cannibalism may occur, but more likely they will compete for hides or warm spots and create stress for one or both. This may show up as a lack of appetite or even a respiratory infection.
At best, you might experience skipped meals or slow growth. At worst, you could end up with one or two dead snakes. Personally I don't think it's worth saving a little money on a separate cage.
BTW, I read your question again and noticed the age and weight of your snakes. A Royal at 6 months old should weigh at least 200 grams. They are often hatched at 75 grams, so 50 grams seems extremely thin for 6 months old.
2006-07-25 03:41:29 · answer #1 · answered by xyz_gd 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
XYZ is exactly right. The size of the snakes right now indicates that there is already a problem. Our hatchlings are bigger than that. Get them separated. Just because they CAN be kept together doesn't mean it is good for them or that they SHOULD be together. Get them their own cage. They will do much better.
2006-07-25 12:44:19 · answer #2 · answered by Jen 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They should get along fine as long as they are well fed. Royal pythons don't normally eat other snakes and arent't very agressive. But if there is a shortage of food they might see the other python as the reason and become agressive otherwise this should be fine.
Enjoy your snakes
2006-07-25 11:34:04 · answer #3 · answered by Han Solo 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am not intimately familiar with the species but believe they are better off living apart. More than that, keeping males and females of any species together can lead to unwanted babies and unwanted stress for the female as constant breeding is not healthy for any animal.
2006-07-25 13:17:20 · answer #4 · answered by star_momma 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No not at all. I have 2 as well and they are over 10 years old. They will not mate unless you have their habitat set up with the right temp, humidity, ect. Just feed them seperately in a different container and you will have no problems. Good luck.
2006-07-28 16:36:53 · answer #5 · answered by ldyrhiannon 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is absolutely fine, and if you wanted to breed them this is a good situation. Ball pythons are not aggressive and CAN live happily together. I have seen several in a large terrarium and they were doing fine.
2006-07-25 10:44:37 · answer #6 · answered by wendi_just_me 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It shouldn't be... (don't be surprised if you get babies though.)
2006-07-25 10:06:29 · answer #7 · answered by Robo_Geek 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋