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| WilliamJHudson |
Posted - 24/11/2011 : 22:09:28
Right I have a 4 month old female lavender corn and I want to place another corn in the viv with her, What are the things I have to take into consideration before hand?  |
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| scottishbluebird |
Posted - 26/11/2011 : 15:39:29
 Wise decision!! |
| WilliamJHudson |
Posted - 26/11/2011 : 13:05:27
I have decided to not to, based on the answers I have recieved! thank you for all your help, much appreciated! :) |
| eeji |
Posted - 25/11/2011 : 21:22:58
if its a new snake you're getting then you will need another set up anyway for quarantine before thinking about possible cohabbing |
| Okeetee Mick |
Posted - 25/11/2011 : 20:04:41
quote:
Originally posted by Mamma
Its really up to the keeper whether they do or not. But if you are considering it then read up on the possible problems of cohaniting. IF you think you can handle if something were to go wrong or could manage avoiding it however, then be it up to you.
There are keepers on here who do co-hab. Some have done so for years without probs, yet there are others who have co-habbited and things have gone very wrong.
Entirely up to the keeper as stated... and keeper MUST educate themselves about it all.
Personally though I would never co-hab.
Spot on Mama, but I do believe the jurys still out  |
| Sta~ple |
Posted - 25/11/2011 : 14:41:26
There are pros and cons to cohabbing adults but as young snakes it's just plain silly and risky and shouldn't really be thought about until they are older. |
| Mamma |
Posted - 25/11/2011 : 14:11:12
Its really up to the keeper whether they do or not. But if you are considering it then read up on the possible problems of cohaniting. IF you think you can handle if something were to go wrong or could manage avoiding it however, then be it up to you.
There are keepers on here who do co-hab. Some have done so for years without probs, yet there are others who have co-habbited and things have gone very wrong.
Entirely up to the keeper as stated... and keeper MUST educate themselves about it all.
Personally though I would never co-hab. |
| hannah2016 |
Posted - 25/11/2011 : 13:47:26
really wouldnt if i were you... |
| paulie78 |
Posted - 25/11/2011 : 11:31:13
quote:
Originally posted by Midge
Personally even the slightest risk of losing one or both of my snakes would make my mind up right away
Ditto! |
| scottishbluebird |
Posted - 25/11/2011 : 02:40:34
Please dont, its not worth the risk |
| Midge |
Posted - 24/11/2011 : 23:26:46
Personally even the slightest risk of losing one or both of my snakes would make my mind up right away |
| awlred |
Posted - 24/11/2011 : 23:04:43
There's a lot of strong opinions of co-habiting corns. Some do it with no problems and others aren't so lucky.
I won't do it because I'm not willing to risk losing my Essfer, but as I said some do so. The general consensus is that if you are to cohabit then both snakes should be out of their juvenile stage and an equal size as cannibalism can and does happen, as well as less terminal issues such as stress which can lead to poor-feeding, loss of condition etc. can also cause problems and keep in mind that snakes aren't typically social creatures.
Definitely look at the linked post as it covers issues, and also shows why people feel so strongly about it.
Only you can make the decision but I would only do so after reading all the information you can so you can make an informed choice. |
| gmac |
Posted - 24/11/2011 : 22:37:44
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| a33272 |
Posted - 24/11/2011 : 22:25:23
DO NOT put your 2 corns togeather
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| hillzi |
Posted - 24/11/2011 : 22:23:49
http://www.thecornsnake.co.uk/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=1070
Read before you do. PLEASE. |
