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More than one snake per terrarium???
- Thread starter seraphym
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dawnrenee2000
Contributing Member
Seraphym, I am glad that you sought advice before doing this. It is proven NOT to be a good idea to co-habitate snakes. They are solitary creatures and having more than one in an enclosure causes stress, which can cause illness and etc. There are many reasons not to. It is great for you to get another snake, as I think " the more the Merrier" , just be sure to get another aquarium for it as well so both your animals are happy and healthy.
Best wishes
Best wishes
Thank you *dawnrenee* for posting your reply, there are many differing opinions from snake owners out there, and i am trying to take them all into account, except from those who have known it all for so long that they are bored by the questions of those new to owning a snake, and can't be bothered to be courteous.
Most ppl seem to say not a good idea so I will trust that.
Thanks
Most ppl seem to say not a good idea so I will trust that.
Thanks
PnyKlr
World's Tallest Midget
Ouch.
I don't think you got that answer because people are bored. I think it's more from the frustration that this very question is answered in the FAQ section. Please look at the FAQ thread at the top of this sub-forum; you will find most of your questions answered there. Then do a search on "cohabitation" and read about the endless comments from the numerous threads.
You will then find that your answer is "no, never."
I don't think you got that answer because people are bored. I think it's more from the frustration that this very question is answered in the FAQ section. Please look at the FAQ thread at the top of this sub-forum; you will find most of your questions answered there. Then do a search on "cohabitation" and read about the endless comments from the numerous threads.
You will then find that your answer is "no, never."
ChristinaM
Corn crazed Canuck
:-offtopic
It's true that some people do get bored of new owner's questions. This forum I find is notorious for pointing out the search feature. ( I am not saying that is a bad thing, it's not a bad thing when done politely) But truth of the matter is, that, that type of response can be "insulting" to the new person ( when done rudely) and in turn, they leave. I've had run-in's with the "search feature police" and honestly, I did use it, just not found what I was looking for. Yes I got part of what I was looking for, but not all of it. It's a forum. A public forum. What is a public forum with noone posting anything? :shrugs:
All I'm saying is yes, it can be frustrating. But we were all new once, right? Stop and think about how your post sounds. I've had to learn that one the hard way, things tend to come across alot more different than what they were meant to come across. Maybe the person did not see the FAQ, or whatnot.... it happens. We're not all forum geeks, computer savy, etc. etc.
As well, try to think this way: everything changes. We learn something new every day. Advancements in science, medicine, etc. etc. This forum has been around how long? Few years at least? I'm sure alot of things have changed ( moreso in the genetic aspect than husbandry) because people have been furthur educated. So, someone could use the search feature and find a post that's older and "not up to date" by today's practices, and find that doing as that post suggests, results in a negative experience. How's that for education? :shrugs: It's not. And all because someone said use the search feature and it brought up an older, inaccurate posting.
So really, where is the harm in posting a question? Is it really so hard to recommend the search feature in a polite way, or suggest what wording to use to find the answer they are looking for?
It's true that some people do get bored of new owner's questions. This forum I find is notorious for pointing out the search feature. ( I am not saying that is a bad thing, it's not a bad thing when done politely) But truth of the matter is, that, that type of response can be "insulting" to the new person ( when done rudely) and in turn, they leave. I've had run-in's with the "search feature police" and honestly, I did use it, just not found what I was looking for. Yes I got part of what I was looking for, but not all of it. It's a forum. A public forum. What is a public forum with noone posting anything? :shrugs:
All I'm saying is yes, it can be frustrating. But we were all new once, right? Stop and think about how your post sounds. I've had to learn that one the hard way, things tend to come across alot more different than what they were meant to come across. Maybe the person did not see the FAQ, or whatnot.... it happens. We're not all forum geeks, computer savy, etc. etc.
As well, try to think this way: everything changes. We learn something new every day. Advancements in science, medicine, etc. etc. This forum has been around how long? Few years at least? I'm sure alot of things have changed ( moreso in the genetic aspect than husbandry) because people have been furthur educated. So, someone could use the search feature and find a post that's older and "not up to date" by today's practices, and find that doing as that post suggests, results in a negative experience. How's that for education? :shrugs: It's not. And all because someone said use the search feature and it brought up an older, inaccurate posting.
So really, where is the harm in posting a question? Is it really so hard to recommend the search feature in a polite way, or suggest what wording to use to find the answer they are looking for?
Penman6668
Dr. Jan Itor
Here are two links to read:
http://www.cornsnakes.com/forums/showthread.php?t=17308
http://www.cornsnakes.com/forums/showthread.php?t=31192
http://www.cornsnakes.com/forums/showthread.php?t=17308
http://www.cornsnakes.com/forums/showthread.php?t=31192
BeckyG
Making it up as I go
If people would only take the time to read, not only the FAQ, but the myriad of threads covering this very subject before jumping in to post it yet again...they would find all the answers they need. This question comes up on average twice a week. Is it any wonder we get tired of spoonfeeding info to people who can't seem to take the time to just look for what's already there?
dawnrenee2000
Contributing Member
You know guys, I think it is easier and less problem causing to simply ignore someones post if you think it is a senseless question. Why badger them for not following a "protocal" or "using the search, or for asking a question that has been ask alot before.
New snake owners are excited and confused. They have alot of questions. and if they are new to the forum, they dont know about searching. Heck , it is a forum. It is here for questions and discussions. They have a right to post any question they want and we have a right to ignore it , or answer it. But to answer them by telling them they were wrong to ask it, well, I just don't think that rudeness is necessary. It would be better to say nothing at all. Let's build up new hobbyist and snake owners with good information, not beat them down for their lack of experience.
Okay , I am stepping off my soapbox now. Best wishes to you all.
New snake owners are excited and confused. They have alot of questions. and if they are new to the forum, they dont know about searching. Heck , it is a forum. It is here for questions and discussions. They have a right to post any question they want and we have a right to ignore it , or answer it. But to answer them by telling them they were wrong to ask it, well, I just don't think that rudeness is necessary. It would be better to say nothing at all. Let's build up new hobbyist and snake owners with good information, not beat them down for their lack of experience.
Okay , I am stepping off my soapbox now. Best wishes to you all.
ChristinaM
Corn crazed Canuck
I stand by my original answer. I also agree 110% with Dawn.
It is a public forum after all. People ask questions, and there's bound to be ones that have already been asked.... who cares? :shrugs: If you find it offensive that they didn't use the search, then don't reply. Why waste your time in typing out an insulting remark/sarcastic remark, when you could just type out " If you use the search, and type in Cohabitation, you'll find a lot of answers". Seems to me that would take a lot less effort, and it does both, point out the search feature politely, and help the new person along.
It is a public forum after all. People ask questions, and there's bound to be ones that have already been asked.... who cares? :shrugs: If you find it offensive that they didn't use the search, then don't reply. Why waste your time in typing out an insulting remark/sarcastic remark, when you could just type out " If you use the search, and type in Cohabitation, you'll find a lot of answers". Seems to me that would take a lot less effort, and it does both, point out the search feature politely, and help the new person along.
Hypancistrus
New member
ChristinaM said:
I have to agree with this. If you are sick of answering the same question over and over again, then simply don't click on the thread and don't post a reply. That requires NO effort on your part, and as was proven in this thread, there are a bunch of us not-so-new newby's who have NOT seen the question a thousand times yet and are willing to post a reply.
I can understand why it's frustrating, but there's no reason to post a snobby reply when you could just not reply at all. I guess I just don't understand why someone would go out of their way to be rude to a new poster... :shrugs:
diamondlil
Mice! They taste so nice!
Rude? Nope, concise and accurate. Perhaps the addition of 'please read the husbandry FAQ' would have made it seem more polite, but I've read some appalingly rude replies to that answer before, frome people stating that they 'can't be bothered' to read the links or try the search function.BeckyG said:
This has been covered in the replies to newbs thread..........
dawnrenee2000
Contributing Member
It is clear that people are on two sided of the fence on this issue. and there is nothing wrong with being in disagreement. All I ask is that people think twice before blurting out needlessly rude responses to other posters. There is no need in intentionally hurting others feelings, trying to make them feel stupid, or chastising them for simply reaching out to get some personal responses and converstation going with others about a question.
I understand that we all have different "Patience Meters" . I lose patience with people that ask questions, get the info, and THEN still take poor care of their animals. So, I personally appreciate those who ask out of a desire to make the right choices.When I can, I will answer them or politely show them where to find the answers. Others here will do the same , So those of you who are bothered by the "rerun" questions, won't need to deal with them.
I understand that we all have different "Patience Meters" . I lose patience with people that ask questions, get the info, and THEN still take poor care of their animals. So, I personally appreciate those who ask out of a desire to make the right choices.When I can, I will answer them or politely show them where to find the answers. Others here will do the same , So those of you who are bothered by the "rerun" questions, won't need to deal with them.
Eremita
and cats...
Yes, let's not have another of these threads - we can revive the newbie thread if needed. Becky's answer was short, but I think seraphym's interpretation of bored, maybe even "not courteous" was generally fair. "Rude" seems a bit of an exaggeration to me, and if seraphym's response was allowed to stand by itself, we could have avoided this digression, and anyone who cared to expand on the answer could do so.
-Sean
-Sean