compatability

ehdee · 05-14-03, 08:50 PM

hey i was wondering if boas can be kept together and at what ages and so.
also i was wondering if u can put a bcc and bci together?
i have a large tank and i was wondering if i could put a second one in there.

LdyDrgn · 05-14-03, 09:01 PM

Do NOT place a bcc in with a bci. They have different housing requirements. Bci are very forgiving of husbandry mistakes whereas bcc are not. It is not advisable to house snakes together anyway due to health risk. If you are getting a new snake it will need to be quarantined for 60 days at least, so you might as well get the seperate enclosure while you are at it.

ehdee · 05-15-03, 07:57 PM

what do u mean by forgiving of husbandry mistakes?
are bcc harder to take care of?

LdyDrgn · 05-15-03, 08:59 PM

Yes they are. Their temps and humidity need to be right on or you end up with a regurging animal. Once a bcc begins to regurge it is very hard to get them to keep the next meal down. Their stomachs are a lot more sensitive than bci. They also have a much worse temper.... granted they are beautiful, but not worth keeping if you are looking for a 'simple and easy' snake in my opinion.....