Most all of my rat snakes are kept two to a suitably sized tank.
Like sized males with males, Females with females unless they are specifically paired for a short time to breed. Nothing just gets thrown together without being treated for parasites and then quarantined for several weeks.
I agree about feeding, it has to be separate and can be a chore if not a pain. Thats the biggest drawback. Even after they've ate they have to settle down or they may still have the scent and strike at what ever moves and will injure each other. Tank size is important. Medium sized rats, 3-4 1/2'are kept in nothing smaller than a 20gal long base demensioned tank. Most are kept in larger tanks or vision cages. I have a 9' male blue beauty in with a 6 1/2+' male black rat. They are in a 6'long 125gal tank and are doing great. They are very relaxed and have room to prowl.
If you have any doubt go with the bigger of the tanks you can swing and they will be better for it.
Mike.

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