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Can pairs / trios of KSBs be housed together year-round.

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Malcolm Nastramen

Yes, they can but I don't recommend it because there is always a risk
that a feeding accident could result in one being constricted and injured by the other.
Even snakes fed in separate containers, can still end up being returned to the communal tank
smelling like food.. Most people won't be bothered washing them off firt.
In general most snakes should be housed separately ouside of breeding attempts.
Doing otherwise, also means that if one gets sick, they both/all get sick.
Also if one should regurge or have abnormal stool, how will you know which
one did it?
Some people do get away with housing sand boas together year around, but there
are always risks.
Long term, it's cheaper to have one cage per snake.