Can 2 snakes live in the same tank?

Snakes, however, are best housed singly and generally should not be combined in one tank, even if they are of the same species.
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What kind of snakes can you house together?

Not so garter snakes, the harmless serpents that live throughout North America and part of Central America. Researchers have discovered that garter snakes not only prefer to hang out together, but also seem to have "friends" with whom they spend much of their time.
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Can you house 2 female ball pythons together?

Well unfortunately no – two female Ball Pythons cannot live together. They don't usually fight outright, but will still make each other miserable. They do act very peaceful, it's true. And they don't fight like the males do.
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Can 2 pythons live together?

While it is possible for two ball pythons to share the same tank, it's not recommended. There's just too much that can go wrong, and ball pythons are extremely antisocial. Putting the two snakes in the same cage can lead to diseases, stress, feeding issues, and even cannibalism.
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What animals can live with a ball python?

Turtles and tortoises are a great safer option for ball pythons if you have the money to invest in the setup. These reptiles are generally more docile than an average snake so they will be less likely to cause ball pythons harm.
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Two snakes in one enclosure?



Can you put 2 Boas in the same tank?

Yes, two Rosy Boas can actually safely live together in the same enclosure because these snakes aren't the most aggressive even towards each other. Probably the only time that Rosy Boas will show their aggression is towards their prey.
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Can I put 2 corn snakes together?

Corn snakes do not get lonely because they have evolved as solitary creatures. If you keep two or more corn snakes together, it is likely to cause them stress. Close proximity between two corn snakes can even result in one eating the other. Corn snakes are asocial: They want to be alone.
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Do snakes like each other?

The study is the latest in a growing body of evidence that animals form tight bonds—suggesting that they're more like us than we thought. Most of us likely consider snakes to be cold, solitary beings, as indifferent to others of their kind as they are to us.
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What should I name my snake?

Top Snake Names
  • Asmodeus.
  • Basil or Basilisk.
  • Buttercup.
  • Diablo.
  • Ebony.
  • Fluffy.
  • Jafaar.
  • Medusa.
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Can you keep royal pythons together?

Registered. You will find as always there are two different viewpoints to this!!! but, yes, royals can live together!! You will need to make sure they are around about the same size, and make sure that you always seperate them for feeding!! They dont have to start of together, you can introduce another at any time!
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What reptiles can you house together?

In general, reptiles are better off housed individually. Certain lizards (bearded dragons, anoles, geckos) and chelonians (turtles and tortoises) can live successfully together when set up properly in same-species tanks.
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What can live with snakes?

Most pet snakes should live alone, with a few exceptions. Bullsnakes can sometimes live with pine or rat snakes. Also, certain species of poisonous frogs can be housed together, and snakes who live in branches, such as the green tree python, won't likely compete for space with aquatic animals in a very large enclosure.
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Do snakes get sad?

Can snakes get sad or be happy? Most likely, no. However, snakes may become lethargic, slow moving, and inactive which many pet owners may link to the snake being depressed. But this lethargy may instead be linked to the snake being in poor physical condition, or not having it's needs met.
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Should I get two snakes?

Most snakes do not get lonely. There are only a few snakes that might be able to have this emotion. And while it's not that you can't house two snakes together, it's just not advisable. There are so many problems that can happen that you're best either keeping only one snake or having two separate enclosures.
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Will a corn snake eat another snake?

The diet of an adult corn snake is primarily rodents and other small mammals, but it also includes birds and their eggs. The young corn snake will eat lizards, other small snakes, frogs, and rodents.
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Are snakes cannibalistic?

sometimes consume males after mating, an example of so-called sexual cannibalism. Similarly, cannibalism in snakes has been documented, especially in king cobras and Lataste's vipers. In these snakes it's usually the male being consumed, either by a male competitor or by a female conspecific.
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Can you keep a male and female ball pythons together?

Most of the time, the need to put ball pythons together comes from wanting to breed them. That begs the question; can male and female ball pythons live together? The answer is yes, but it is still not safe. The potential dangers of placing them together are far worse than the advantage of breeding them.
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Do ball pythons like to cuddle?

Snakes do not tend to enjoy cuddling because they have evolved to be solitary creatures. It's unlikely that snakes respond to physical contact the way mammals and birds do. However, over time a snake can associate you as a positive part of its life due to providing food and heat.
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Can I feed my snake twice a week?

How often should I feed my snake? That all depends on your snake's age, size, and activity level. Smaller or younger snakes usually eat twice each week, while larger, more mature snakes typically eat once every week or two. Female snakes approaching breeding season can be fed more frequently.
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