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Old 12-15-2016, 11:41 PM   #7
hotlips
Well, I hope she survives too, & I really hope you modify your practices. Years ago (when I kept many rattlesnakes) I made the mistake of keeping 2 together that seemed perfectly compatible: both were established captives (same gender) & they had plenty of space. But one day, one apparently fell asleep & suddenly awoke with the motion of the other...and responded accidentally as if the motion were that of nearby prey. The other snake was bit in the head & it died shortly thereafter. I felt horrible about that, & never again listened to anyone who told me they could be kept together. They rely on their instincts, & mistakes can be lethal.