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Mixing Snakes

LovelyTom · 2007-03-13 23:18:12

I have a cornsnake at the moment and I want to get another one... my current one is little over 2 foot long and i was wondering if i were to put a younger snake in the same thank would the larger snake attack the smaller one? My snake came from a tank with over 10 other snakes in it so i think it would be used to it but…

14-03-2007 12:18am

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LovelyTom

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I have a cornsnake at the moment and I want to get another one... my current one is little over 2 foot long and i was wondering if i were to put a younger snake in the same thank would the larger snake attack the smaller one? My snake came from a tank with over 10 other snakes in it so i think it would be used to it but just want to be sure.

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#2 14-03-2007 1:22am

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You would need to make sure the snakes are very similar in size if you put a hatchling in it may get eaten! I have 3 litter mates in a cage together.

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#3 14-03-2007 9:00am

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there are acually more bad things that can happen than good there is the spreading of infection and mites,an incorectly sexed female being mated with and becoming eggbound a great site for corns is www.cornsnakes.com just register and search for co-habbing

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#4 14-03-2007 6:34pm

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Alright thanks! probably best just buying a new tank then

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