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I have a het pied pair that are in seperate cages, I plan on breeding them either this year or next, whenever they are ready. I'm curious to know if it's possible to keep them in the same cage, and still have them breed together later on. I probably won't put them together until I'm ready to breed them, more curious than anything. What are the pros and cons? Thanks in advance.

Is that if one of the snakes regurgs. then how would you know which one did it. Taking the same example from a different point of view, a bloody stool. Just seems like you would not be able to distinguish which snake has the problem. I know there are many many other reasons out there, but I just thought I would get the ball rolling (whomp whomp whoammmp). The general thought in the bp world is that it is not a good idea to house more than one ball in an enclousure unless they are makin' whoopie.

~Johnny

Aside from the basic problems of having two animals living in the same cage (not always the best idea), are they both of breeding size (I gather they are - or are close)?

It is likely that the male (if he is ready) will try to breed the female if you put them together. This could cause a vareity of issues with both animals, especailly if the female is not quite there yet.

Also from what I gather - males breed better if they are placed with the female only for breeding and then removed - I guess the familiarity might throw off the natural attraction (better known as old married couple syndrome). This might be something to consider if you want to seriously breed them later in the year.
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Tosha

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I kept two females in the same cage once. One day after feeding, one snake tried to eat the other. I guess she still smelled like a rat. I separated them okay, and from then on everyone lives alone.

I've also found that by keeping my mated pairs separate most of the year, I get a stronger breeding response when they're finally together.

Jaime

2.3 ball pythons
1.1 bearded dragons
1.1 Eastern box turtles
1.0 Brazilian rainbow boa

>>I kept two females in the same cage once. One day after feeding, one snake tried to eat the other. I guess she still smelled like a rat. I separated them okay, and from then on everyone lives alone.
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>>I've also found that by keeping my mated pairs separate most of the year, I get a stronger breeding response when they're finally together.
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>>Jaime
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>>2.3 ball pythons
>>1.1 bearded dragons
>>1.1 Eastern box turtles
>>1.0 Brazilian rainbow boa
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