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Gabby and Rhino in same habitat
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by StevenO on June 26, 2009
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I just got a 09 gabby and rhino at the Columbia show. Is it ok if i house them together till they get a little larger? I have functional cages for each if not, but it puts a hot in a glass enclosure. That doesen't thrill me. I am custom making cages right now, but i haven't finished the final (for the moment) stack. The snakes are very close in size and i've seen pics of the two housed together. I've even see cross breeds of the two, I just want to know what you guys think. Thanks
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by BobH on June 26, 2009
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I would still keep them separate. One aspect is disease concerns and the other is of course one killing the other one. What about making a partition for the cage?
Good luck
Bob H
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by Crotalusssp on June 26, 2009
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I definitely agree with the others. I would keep the animals separate. Also, just because there have been hybrids produced in the past, does not mean that it is a good idea. I do not agree with hybridizing species by coercing their breeding. Maintaining genetic integrity should be placed before making money.
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by jparker1167 on June 26, 2009
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i wouldnt do it, its just not worth the risk. even tho i believe gaboon and rhino crosses happen in the wild its just not worth it
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by Rob_Carmichael on June 27, 2009
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As the others have stated,it's just not a good idea. There's no benefit to you or the snakes...unless you are so broke that you can't afford a second cage in which case you shouldn't have them (but I'm sure that's not the case). You just run too many risks when keeping these two snakes together. I'm not even a big fan of multi species exhibits at zoos where they are typically given large enclosures. At our place, it' one species per exhibit and in most cases, just one specimen per exhibit unless we are breeding a particular species.
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by theemojohnm on June 28, 2009
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Again, everyone else has pretty much hit the nail on the head.
I also COMPLETELY agree with Rob. Sure, multi-species exhibits can and do work in some cases, but it is never worth the risk.
All of my animals, even those of the same species, are housed individually. It just eliminates soo much hassel and risk. It is a lot more sanitary, removes the chance of a specimen harming a cagemate, greatly reduces the spread of certain harmful ailments and parasites, and al in all is just good practice.
Robs comments were dead on. I know others have different opinions, but it has always just been a personal philisophy of mine to limit ONE species of a given species in it's own enclosure. (Again, with the exception of breeding of course).
Take Care,
-John Mendrola.
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by plainblain on June 28, 2009
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I kept two Broadband Copperheads together and it ended up being the closest thing to a disaster I ever had. Because I never put my hands into any enclosure with a hot snake in it, I was hooking one Broadband out of the cage when the other decided to leave on his own. Well, I was steppin' and fetchn' real fast. I, by the grace of God, got control of the situation and didn't get tagged, but I will never let that happen again. One snake, one cage. Period.
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by AlanHyde on June 30, 2009
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There are other reasons for keeping snakes seperate and preferably single
If the snake regurges or defecates you instantly know which animal has left you the gift
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