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hi, i was wondering if its safe to house 2 papuan pythons together? ive read that they are cannibalistic but im not sure so id rather be safe then sorry and ask someone who may know. i have a female thats only pushing 3 feet so shes pretty small and possibly another female thats pushing 8 feet. i havnt bought the bigger female yet because before i do i wanted to find out if i can keep these 2 together or would the larger female eat the baby? if someone could help me out with this it would be greatly appreciated. thanks

Tim

I would not. 1) Cannibalistic, 2)Qaurantine of the new snake is a must, 3) To much of a size difference.
Good luck with them though. Fun snakes!!

thanks, yeah they are by far one of the most entertaining snakes ive ever had. they always stay busy and have a very alert personality. my female looks exactly like your little male, same size and everything. thanks again for the reply

Tim

I only put my pair together during breeding, and keep an eye out on them then. They WILL eat their mates, although it's not common...and they love to snack on scrubs.
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1.1 Blackheaded pythons
1.1 Woma (Juvie female)
2.1 Aussie Olives
1.1 Timors
1.0 Angolan Juvie
1.1 Savu
1.1 Juvie Bloods
1.1 Juvie Balls
1.1 IJ Carpets
1.1 Coastal Carpets
1.2 Macklotts
1.1 Papuan Olives
1.0 Jungle Carpet
2.2 Scrubs (on breeding loan)
0.1 Jungle/Diamond cross
0.1 child, CB
0.1 wife, WC