Of possibly giving one something that the other is immune to.Boas can carry IBD for years without any ill effects but to my knowledge is very fast and deadly to pythons once they come into contact with the disease (even though some boas die from it,some boas can carry it and not show signs).Not only that but they are from 2 different countries that have multiple differences in bacteria,diseases,protozoans,etc. so still the risk could be great and to me isnt worth the savings on an extra cage setup.Feeding would also become a problem once they get so big.Having 2 different species with significantly different feeding responses would wind up getting you bit.There are plenty of other reasons as why to not house them together but you get the idea.Just buy another cage or build one and save yourself some possible migraines,stitches,and possibly the life of one or both of the snakes.If they were 2 of the same species then i would say go for it but since its 2 different species then keep them seperate.If by chance you cant afford another cage or dont want another cage (stubborness) then do the animals a favor and get rid of one of them or both.It may seem a little drastic but then i care more for the animals than the human race. Regards Bill McLeod

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