I have kept Pueblan's together without any hassles. They are both female and about the same size. I have been on the look out for a Sinaloan Milksnake to add to my collection...I really got a good deal on a lovely speciman and the fact that she's a female is a bonus.
2006-09-06 19:13:55 · 4 answers · asked by Caveman 2 in Pets ➔ Reptiles
I would not recommend it...cannibalism is best noted in such snake species as kingsnakes and cobras, but there have been documented cases where milksnakes ate cagemates. Plus, too many things could happen.....diseases could be easily spread this way, and a feeding error could occur if you didnt remove them from their cage during feeding time, resulting in an accidental injury to one of the snakes, or even death. Anyways, in case one of your snakes was sexed wrong, later on you could have hybrid babies (as pueblans and sinaloans are interbreedable) which could be very difficult to get rid of in the pet trade, as a mutt snake is pretty much worthless.
2006-09-07 04:23:34 · answer #1 · answered by angelicarboreals2004 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well although it is possible and some people do keep same species snakes together, I would not recommend it. First when you buy a snake it is important to always sepreate them in a quarintine area before even keeping them in the same room. Parasite issues likes mites and some internal parasites are more easily spread when kept in close proximity. Usualy a 3 month period of quarintine is advisable complete with fecal exams and health screenings. before you introduce any reptile into your collection. Especially if your not personally aquainted with the seller.
That being said the same issues for quarintine are the same issues with housing together. If an animal is sick it's hard to tell from fecals which snake it is. Also if one snake is unhealthy it tends to make the other one unhealthy as well. Most reptile enclosures are the bare minimum when it comes to size and setup. Housing a second one can cause issues.
Finally snakes are solitary creatures. Unless it's breeding seson you never see alot of snakes in the smae area. They are spread out. They do not like to compete for food or hiding spots or heating areas. Although they look cute all snuggled up together in a cage they are usually just trying to be in the same sot at the same time. Eventually as they grow they there are many things that can happen and yes Cannibilsm in all species can and have happened. I have seen photos of a boa that ate a ball python it just happens sometimes. so it's best for you and the reptiles to keep them seperate.
2006-09-07 07:41:17 · answer #2 · answered by earthpig23 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes you can. Snakes can be in the same family and keep them together, like corns and milks. Two subspecies of milks can be kept together without giving it a second thought.
2006-09-07 02:23:27 · answer #3 · answered by jswllms 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
NO NO NO
2006-09-07 04:08:39 · answer #4 · answered by vanessa 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋