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Hey all-

Well, I just picked up a juvi pair of Baird's Ratsnakes. I am not as much of a colubrid guy, especially North American species, but there is something subtle yet attrative about these guys as adults. Anyhow, I have a sexual pair, and am keeping them together with proper setup, etc. My question is, as long as a separate to feed, should I worry about problems housing them together? I have heard many species of rat snakes are communal...is it true? Are they know snake-eaters? Any advice, as well as points on Baird's would be great.

thanks,
Brian

I wouldn't expect any problems housing them together as long as you are able to tell the male from the female when and if you need to know in the future. I've never heard of a problem co-habitating them. In fact, a zoo in our area currently houses two adult males together and has had them that way for several years. They are a cool species and I very much agree with you about the suble beauty they possess. Good luck!

I have a licorice stick female and a male neonate black ratsnake. i have always been told to keep them seperate, however it would definately be easier for me if i could let them stay in the same tank (they are both around 20", i have on in a 29 gallon and one in a 20 long.)

I have always been told to keep them seperated...is that really a lot better idea or what? Right now I have both tanks set up with astrotuf for a substrate, two hiding caves in each tank, and one large water bowl in the middle, with some driftwood and vines for climbing.

Please let me know what you think
-Chris
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I wouldn't worry too much about putting them together. If after the initial introductions they settle down (about 10 minutes) then they should be fine together.

Bryan