I am going to purchase two cornsnakes possibly from differant places. How should I go about introducing them or, should they be fine if I just put them in together? They will most likely be the same sex.
2007-09-27 13:59:52 · 4 answers · asked by MaskedMaster 1 in Pets ➔ Reptiles
I would keep them separate for several weeks, especially if you are getting them from two different places. Make sure they don't have mites or any other problems. You shouldn't have a problem putting them in the same cage when you end their quarantine period.
2007-09-27 14:04:24 · answer #1 · answered by sxyrdkitn69 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
The snakes will be fine housed together as long as they are about the same size.You should only be concerned if one of the snakes is a king snake. It is called a "king snake" b/c it will kill other snakes.
In getting 2 snakes from different places, I would be concerned about bacteria and/or snake mites. You should quarantine the snakes until you are positive that one will not infect the other. Usually 10 days to 2 weeks will give you enough time to see any immediate problems.
I must ask if you have ever owned any snakes before this? If not, it would be wise to befriend a knowledgeable snake owner before you make any purchases. Snakes are cool to have, but they do require constant care and upkeep.
I am not an expert, but I have raised ratsnakes [like cornsnakes but much meaner] and a female red tailed boa constrictor.
2007-09-27 21:34:36 · answer #2 · answered by Nicki G 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
The majority of snake people will tell you it is never a good idea to cohab snakes together. Go to http://cornsnakes.com/forums/ and search for cohabing snakes and you'll find tons of advice on the subject. Plus it's a GREAT site to come and talk corns! :)
2007-09-27 23:06:01 · answer #3 · answered by KimbeeJ 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Ask the people you but them from. They will probably know.
2007-09-27 21:04:30 · answer #4 · answered by MLNICROK 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋