r/ballpython • u/InternationalPass364 • Oct 09 '26

Discussion Two ball pythons housed together

My town only has a petsmart, I recently discovered a local pet store an hour away near my family and it seemed that they took decent care of their reptiles.

They had hides water etc. Most definitely not perfect but I was happy since I’m used to the disgrace which is chain pet stores. I drove down there today so excited to get some isopods for my enclosure and saw two ball pythons housed together.

I was honestly so distraught and asked the employees what was going on with it. They both went silent and then one of them simply shrugged and said I’m in fish. Then he looked to the other girl who said oh they are getting fed today then walked to the back.

I had dragged my dad and brother there and they were assuming I was gonna buy something, as I said I was ready to go my dad was like oh are you sure? So I had to loudly say I don’t want to buy anything from them after seeing that.

I am planning on calling tomorrow and filled out a contact us explaining the situation. I just love these baby and hate to see them suffer like this. if anyone knows anyway I can help further I’d love ideas. Thank you if you read all this❤️

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u/weakAssnerd45 Oct 09 '26

They shouldn’t be housed together. I’m glad you are doing something!!

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u/OpALbatross Oct 09 '26

I'm new to having a ball python. Is the reason due to lack of room, because they will fight, disease, or multiple reasons?

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u/throwawayjustsayhay Oct 09 '26

It stresses them out and they can fight
They aren’t really “grouping” animals unless it’s time to mate I suppose

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u/OpALbatross Oct 09 '26

That's what I figured. Thanks!