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How many males to one enclosure?
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They say you can't believe everything you see on tv/net so I'm coming to to clarify!! I seen a guy with 3 adult RTB's in one tank. HUGE tank! He said they were all roughly 6-7 feet, all male, and he nver had an issue with them. I have seen people house multiple females together but males? Is this possible? Ok? Any info would be great!
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10/16/2010 2:53:47 PM
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FyreFocks
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Anything is possible!
But seriously, the odds are slim that it would work out in your favor. Yes, obviously it can be done. Ive housed male adult BPs together with no issue. Thing is, me and this dude are the exception and not the rule. It really is a bad idea to do it.
But hey, im about to go jump off this bridge. Its gonna be EPIC! You should totally do it with me.
See what im saying?
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Author Comment
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10/16/2010 3:04:37 PM
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hupababy83
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Lol yeah you want me to do it with ya lol i never said I was going to do it! My males are way differant sizes! Big Chief would eat Boy Named Sue, or just plain squish him! I just wanted to know how common this was! And if people actually thought it was ok! I should never have even bothered!
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10/16/2010 3:05:42 PM
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FyreFocks
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No, dear, it is not ok.
Now how about that bridge idea i had?
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Author Comment
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10/16/2010 3:07:35 PM
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hupababy83
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How about you jump, and I'll scrape you up?
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10/16/2010 8:35:40 PM
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TomPiperni
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Yes it's possible, I don't think they're at all territorial..It's never recommended to house snakes together unless breeding, but you can if you have a big enough enclosure and keeping them well fed. I got two young boas from someone who wasn't taking care of them or feeding them a while back and thankfully was in front of the tank about to feed them when I saw the bigger one attack and try and eat the other..I was able to get it off without injuring the smaller boa..But again, this was because they were being starved..
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10/16/2010 9:01:48 PM
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hupababy83
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So I'm taking it, this topic is a touchy one.
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10/16/2010 9:07:21 PM
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TomPiperni
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I guess, I'm not against it if it works for you and they all are being cared for properly, but I personally wouldn't do it.
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Member Comment
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10/16/2010 9:07:59 PM
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BirchbarkBoas
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Boas aren't as territorial as say, carpet pythons. But the biggest reason for not keeping them together is the transmition of disease. One boa gets sick, they both get sick. One boa regurges - which one did it? No way to know. Also they can get stressed out when they compete for the best place to hang out in the cage, sometimes to the point where they'd stop feeding.
If a person has to keep 'em together in a temporary situation, fine. But separation is best. It's not very common amongst responsible educated herp enthusiasts to keep them together.
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Author Comment
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10/16/2010 9:09:42 PM
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hupababy83
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Ok. I am not going to do this! I saw it, and had nver sen or read about it being done before. I was curious, and posted this question. Once again, I'm not doing this!
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10/17/2010 12:21:22 AM
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Zelica
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My 2 RTB's were housed together for about 2 years now i have had them a year and have now seperated them since they were getting bigger. An majority of people recommened not keeping them together since im so new with snakes i decided i would besides it makes it easier for me to get them out they would coil up together a lot.. :)
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Accepted Answer
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10/17/2010 9:49:47 AM
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Jeffriey
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I've seen it done with cornsnakes to retics but its definitely not recommended especially for newbies for the reasons mentioned. Tracking, Disease, feeding, stress etc. etc. etc.
Here are a few pics that may make some people think twice about it
Ball python vs ball python
Boa vs Ball python
after it regurged it's friend
Happy cornsake
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10/17/2010 10:00:53 AM
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Jeffriey
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oh and yes I already know you wouldn't do this Betty from our discussions. This question has been asked before but it's still a good topic to bring up and refresh now and then.
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10/17/2010 10:24:51 AM
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10/17/2010 3:53:38 PM
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dalvers63
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+1 to Jeffriey and everyone else that mentioned why it's not a good idea (even if it can be done..)
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