However in my current setup, the nowg snake is always comfortably on top or beside one of the g snakes…introducing a third juvenile worked much better. I dont think I could make a thorough enough response to this but just my quick opinion. I do not believe they are social with eachother or should be housed together.
These people are more than fit enough to reply to this post. I know that everything they say comes from there experiences and things they have noticed while keeping balls. Firstly, welcome to the forum Wes.
You are likely right that you will see a lot of apposition to your views, however this sort of discussion is exactly the type that is needed for education. Hopefully it is productive. In captivity by keeping them in such a small environment it is no longer their choice but yours, what you are observing when occupying the same the same space is dominance. Has stress caused cannibalism in this species yes it has been documented in young individuals and published. Do I house animals together?
No I do not, I have no need for it nor do I see any benefit in doing so unless it is when breeding of course which means 2 snakes of the opposite sex sharing the same space for 2 days at the time. Do I believe people that ask if they can house their snake together should do it? Absolutely not if one has to ask than obviously they lack the knowledge to do so and it will go down the hill fast. In my experience those who ask that question on forums are new owners that barely understand their animals or are capable to troubleshoot them on their own wich is why it would do be recommended.
Do I care either way what one does with their snakes? Not particularly if they are experienced and that works for them and the snakes are thriving, that is THEIR choice, and if one day it does not work anymore hopefully they will adjust accordingly.
I think I know of the forum posts that are being referenced which document cases of cannibalism. To my knowledge they all contain pages of posts on the obvious malnourished state of those animals or the carelessness with which they were introduced en route to trade shows… , suggesting that bad husbandry was a significant factor. It is very easy to emphasize the outliers without identifying root cause and while ignoring the majority of cases…by my count the vast majority of anecdotes from people who had tried were positive somewhere between and , probably.
Because with all things risk, there is the possibility of reward…in this case the prospect of better quality of life for the animals if it proves that pythons actually have complex social behaviors.
And my bet is simply that we have a lot to learn. If dominance exists, then according to our growing understanding of complex organisms, other social behaviors are likely to as well…I think the probability that pythons exhibit dominance but not positive social interactions is very low given our observations across species IF they more commonly share proximity in the wild than the hobby has assumed. Not particularly if they are experienced and that works for them and the snakes are thriving, that is THEIR choice , and if one day it does not work anymore hopefully they will adjust accordingly.
I think I know of the forum posts that are being referenced, though, which document cases of cannibalism. To my knowledge they all contain pages of posts on the obvious malnourished state of those animals or the carelessness with which they were introduced en route to trade shows…. If you decide to go ahead and keep ball pythons together than go ahead you do you.
All she was sharing was her personal experience and views. She even stated that if it works for you than go ahead. Not a problem like I always say there are many different ways to do things based on once knowledge. Knowing your animals is key before experimenting whether it is housing, temperatures, breeding etc.
Oliver Jones. Oct 13 If you do decide to go ahead and house your two ball pythons together, then keep an eye out for the signs of stress below:. Issues with Feeding 3.
Issues with Stress 4. Spreading Diseases 5. Related Posts. What You Need To Know! Terms of use Affiliate Disclaimer Credits Menu. Can pet snakes be affectionate to their owners? If they cannot find a warm spot to bask, their bodies will start to take on the temperature of the ambient air around them. Another thing you might see if your snake is getting and staying too cold is regurgitation or vomiting of their food.
Feeding your snake prey that is too small may mean that they will become hungry before their next scheduled feeding. Weight at birth is 65 to grams, with an average of 86 grams.
Female ball pythons reach reproductive maturity from 27 to 31 months. Males reach reproductive maturity at 16 to 18 months. Both male and female ball pythons have large cloacal spurs. No, they are considered incapable of killing a human child or adult through constriction. They are simply too small to pose such a threat with the possible exception of human infants.
I hope this answers your question, and I wish you all the best if and when you decide to bring a ball python into your home. We usually start pairing late November and try to have the first lock on all of our females by Jan. Once we start pairing we aim for every girl to have a lock on them at least once a month until they ovulation. Others handle less, and most probably handle more often than u do.
Can pet snakes be affectionate to their owners? Because snakes have a good sense of smell and good hearing, they may be able to recognize and remember their owners. Begin typing your search term above and press enter to search.
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