I may be getting either one or two. They are around 8 months old, captive bred. These will be my first snakes, so a few simple questions, if you don't mind. Firstly, what is recomanded, keeping them together or seperate. From what I understand they will tolorate each other but do better alone. Are they solitary in the wild? Secondly, what is the difference between males and females, both physical and personality-wise. I have tried reaserching this, but apperently, there is a lot of controversy. I won't be breeding them, so if two, they will be same-sexed.

I plan on keeping them in a 54 gallon rubbermaid container. As for heating, I suppose an under tank heating pad would be most appropriate, but would the container be able to withstand the direct heat. I'm worried it would burn/melt. What do people commonly use for heating plastic haitats other than adjusting room temperature, as I cannot do that.

And as for feeding, (I posted a seperate message just before detailing my situation) could anyone give me some brief pointers regarding mainly the size of the rat, the age of the snake and the time before feedings.

Anything else I have failed to mention, pleasedo so for me. Thank you.

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