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Holding mutiple snakes at one time?

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Denim

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Hi,
Would it be okay to hold 2 or 3 snakes at one time? All are corn snakes all are simular in size. I wanted to get group photo's of some of mine and my sisters corns but I dont want to risk one of them getting hurt. Would 2 males or 2 females together get in a fight?
Thanks so much!!
Marinda
 
A "group" photo I think would be fine but for the norn...I would say no.
On feeding day wouldn't be good either.
 
Denim said:
Hi,
Would it be okay to hold 2 or 3 snakes at one time? All are corn snakes all are simular in size. I wanted to get group photo's of some of mine and my sisters corns but I dont want to risk one of them getting hurt. Would 2 males or 2 females together get in a fight?
Thanks so much!!
Marinda
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It can be done, but there are a few things to keep in mind.

1) Make sure none of them have just been feed or are due to feed that same day (you don't want any of the snakes smelling like mouse or hungry enough to be tempted by the other snake(s)

2) If one snake is twice the size of the other(s) I'd not take a chance unless you have one person watching the snakes while another snaps the picture and no more then just two of them. I've done this for size comparison shots but with my hubby's help.

3) If you aren't going to be holding them in hand, put them into a container that is difficult to get out of... or one that can be covered - this will help avoid one of them escaping.

4) I'd recommend have someone help regardless of the # of snakes or age. All it takes is one moment of panic or inattention for a snake get loose or the camera to get dropped when you try to catch the snake.

Here's a couple of links to pictures that we've taken of groups of our critters: Handful, Rootbeers, and Trio

All of those were taken with our old camera, so the quality isn't the best. But they do show it is possible to get group shots.

Jenn
 
Thanks!!

Ok great so it can be done!! My sister and I will be there watching the snakes so theres no problems. Does anyone know if it can be done with Ball python? My friend has 2 males from the same clutch but have been seperated since 2 weeks old and a male thats a month older. would the 2 siblings be okay to take pics together?
Again thanks alot!
 
I've seen it done with BPs and with some boas, just watch the snakes body language for aggression or stress (rearing back, striking, hissing, or aggressive thrashing in an effort to flee) for a few minutes before taking the picture. Then I'd say the same rules would apply as for corns. The only ones I'd not recommend taking group photos of are snakes that are known to eat other snakes. Such a kings and milks. I'd also not recommend mixing species. There are exceptions (I'd be willing to take a pic of my Emoryi with one of our corns, but not with a king.) but it's better to not risk it if you aren't sure how two snakes will react together.

Good luck with the pictures and be sure to post them so we can see!

Jenn
 
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