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Should you keep 2 corn snakes together?

Patmart

Patmart

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I was thinking about getting a friend for my 12 week old amel
Some people say no others say it's ok
I am confused just wanted to know what you thought


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I would suggest not keeping the snakes together year-round, though with a large enough enclosure and enough places to hide and bask it should be fine. I got a female for our male, Jack (her name is Jill) because he became so desperate for a mate in the spring that he wouldn't eat and paced for hours, trying to escape and rubbing his snout. We put him in with her for a few weeks or until it is time to eat again, and they seem quite happy. Other then that, I don't think they gain much from one another's company.

Having two snakes is a lot of fun though! : )
 
GitaBooks said:
I would suggest not keeping the snakes together year-round, though with a large enough enclosure and enough places to hide and bask it should be fine. I got a female for our male, Jack (her name is Jill) because he became so desperate for a mate in the spring that he wouldn't eat and paced for hours, trying to escape and rubbing his snout. We put him in with her for a few weeks or until it is time to eat again, and they seem quite happy. Other then that, I don't think they gain much from one another's company.

Having two snakes is a lot of fun though! : )
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This is a really controversial opinion in the reptile world, and I hope you don't think me rude, but I kind of see this as somewhat on par with the folks who try to find a mate for their dog before getting it neutered/spayed so it can experience parenthood. It's not honestly benefiting either animal to any measurable extent, and in fact you could argue the opposite for the female considering the stress of being pestered by the male, pregnancy, egg laying, and the risk of eggbinding which can lead to major surgery and even death. In the end it just makes more common babies that are already seen as fairly cheap disposable pets. It's a shame that many males go through this every spring, some even injuring themselves in an attempt to escape to find a mate, but I'm not sure it's fair to the female to pass the problem along?
 
Dragonling said:
This is a really controversial opinion in the reptile world, and I hope you don't think me rude, but I kind of see this as somewhat on par with the folks who try to find a mate for their dog before getting it neutered/spayed so it can experience parenthood. It's not honestly benefiting either animal to any measurable extent, and in fact you could argue the opposite for the female considering the stress of being pestered by the male, pregnancy, egg laying, and the risk of eggbinding which can lead to major surgery and even death. In the end it just makes more common babies that are already seen as fairly cheap disposable pets. It's a shame that many males go through this every spring, some even injuring themselves in an attempt to escape to find a mate, but I'm not sure it's fair to the female to pass the problem along?
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You make good points. : )

I guess it depends on the snakes. Jill laid eggs this year, but none of them hatched and most of them weren't fertile anyways.
While she seemed a little frustrated with Jack when they were first introduced, she also seemed to do a lot of flirting (strange as that sounds). She would run away and then sneak up behind him and then slither past him. He is so slow he couldn't keep up with it all and tended to stare at the wall, trying to understand what was happening. :laugh:
 
Corn snakes are not very social animals, so they don't need a "friend" to keep them company like a dog or cat might. Cohabitation can have some pretty gruesome consequences, too, like one snake trying to eat the other, so I advise against it.
 
The Cat said:
Corn snakes are not very social animals, so they don't need a "friend" to keep them company like a dog or cat might. Cohabitation can have some pretty gruesome consequences, too, like one snake trying to eat the other, so I advise against it.
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Thank you I am going to stay with my little man/ lady


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We actually have a sticky about this subject.

But basically, how does cohabbing benefit your snake? It does not. How might it harm your snake? In multiple ways. What is the benefit of cohabbing, then? Only to the owner, only reduced cost (in purchasing more vivs) and you could keep more snakes in less space. So- it's pretty selfish to endanger your snake and cohab it. Many people will argue this- but- that's what it comes down to.
 
My two getting on fine
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I honestly think it depends on each snake. When I first got Brego, he was living with two others. They got along just fine and I actually felt really bad about separating him with this one that he seemed particularly familiar with. Some snakes might do better cohabiting than others. It's really up to each owner to determine whether or not their snake is up for it or not. But it definitely can be done with some snakes:)


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They both seemed to like each other
Yesterday I got zusee out left George where he was cos he is getting ready to shed
Anyway when went to put her back George was waiting for her
It's lovely to see
Pat x


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Cohabbing opposite sex juveniles who will eventually mature is completely irresponsible, unless you have some kind of death wish for your female. The youngest female I've seen lay was 70g and could not lay without assistance. It's a wonder she survived.
 
Snakes do not have the part of the brain that mammals have that causes feelings of affection. They literally can't be fond of you or each other.
 
I am going to get them probed so I will know for sure and if they are a boy and girl
I will separate them
I love my snakes I would never put them in danger
Pat x


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May be they don't have that kind of brain but I know what I saw
There are probably lots of reasons why George was there waiting for him/ her
But it's nice to think he/she was waiting
I don't think of them like a dog or a cat
They are snake and I do treat them as snakes
I love them both
Pat


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I believe that cohabbing is so that a human can have more than one corn snake without the space and expense of a separate enclosure and is of no benefit to the snakes involved. If I couldn't maintain separate quarters I wouldn't have more than one snake. I can't tell anyone else what to do, but I'll never do it.
 
Thank you all for your opinion I am great full and when fine out what sex they are I we keep them together or if they are boy and girl I will definitely separate them
Pat x


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Two males will also fight. And you can't guarantee you have two females until they *both* lay eggs. Many a 'pair' of females has actually turned out to be a male/female pair.

Separate your snakes. It's best for *them* and that is what should be most important to *you*.
 
Yes I agree after all your advice I am going out tomorrow to get another viv
Thank you all for you advice
I do love my snakes I don't want to breed them I am NOT in it for the money
I have always wanted a snake but life would not let me but now I am 61 years young I can have what I want now
I only thought of having 2 snakes is
When I went to our pet shop a chap in there was saying he has 4 yes 4
Corns in one viv
So I thought maybe 2 would be ok
Pat x


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