Housing corns together?

[Jordanmurphy10]

So I'm thinking about getting a new corn but I've been told it would be okay in the same viv as another but only if there around the same size, is this true or would I have to get a new viv?

 

[drybgerg]

I wouldn't recommend it.

Here are a couple links for you to do some research on:

Two snakes one viv.

Husbandry and Basic Care FAQ.

 

[Jordanmurphy10]

I've heard they can eat each other is that true?:/

 

[drybgerg]

I've heard they can eat each other is that true?:/

Yes that can happen. Did you read the links I posted? It will answer any question you may have on the subject.

 

[Jordanmurphy10]

How is that even possible?? And yeah it has helped abit, found out quite a few things I didn't know as well

 

[Chip]

I imagine it often starts like this.

Or afterwards, when their heads still have the scent of mouse on them.

 

[Jordanmurphy10]

I think il just get a new viv then, wouldn't want to take the risk of one of them or even both of them getting hurt or killed

 

[Nanci]

If one eats another, they almost always both die.

 

[Jordanmurphy10]

How could it even work though?

 

[Chip]

One swallows the other, just like it would a mouse.

 

[Jordanmurphy10]

Yeah I understand that bit, I just don't get how they fit it in

 

[Nanci]

They fold up like an accordion.

 

[Jordanmurphy10]

Ohh okay, don't know why people would want to risk it

 

[Nanci]

Too cheap to buy another enclosure, or forego another snake till they have the money or space to house it properly.

 

[dandie]

I think many people attempt it because chain pet stores (even mom and pop ones sometimes) house them together. It doesn't help that most of these big chains are often the only pet stores. I'm certainly not excusing lack of research on the part of the purchaser, but it's hard not to straight up hate irresponsible pet stores when they lie and completely risk an animal for some cash.