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  1. 04-11-2009, 08:32 PM #1
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    baby ribbon and adult redside

    I just got a baby ribbon and its only about 6-7 inches long. (maybe not that babyish but still) My snake Slithers is bordering 2ft. Is it ok to house them together? Right now they are in seperate tanks.
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  2. 04-11-2009, 09:07 PM #2
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    Re: baby ribbon and adult redside

    I do not think that would be a good idea, your larger snake might think the baby ribbon was food. I wouldn't risk it.
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  3. 04-11-2009, 11:57 PM #3
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    Re: baby ribbon and adult redside

    I wouldn't.
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    Re: baby ribbon and adult redside

    Bad idea! The little one will end up inside the big one!
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    Re: baby ribbon and adult redside

    congrats on the new ribbon, and ditto above advice
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    Re: baby ribbon and adult redside

    Keep them apart until the little one catches up a bit more.
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    Re: baby ribbon and adult redside

    I would concur with the advice given.
    Same size housing is always the safe bet.
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  8. 04-12-2009, 09:47 AM #8
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    Re: baby ribbon and adult redside

    I would have to agree with the others.Wait
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  9. 04-12-2009, 12:03 PM #9
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    Re: baby ribbon and adult redside

    I had no idea! I thought they didn't eat other snakes! anyway they will stay separate for a while cuz ribben is very small and slithers is 23inches! my baby ribbon took minced pinkies on her first feeding im so happy about that!
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  10. 04-12-2009, 02:06 PM #10
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    Re: baby ribbon and adult redside

    I would agree that you should let the baby catch up in size..I was anxious about housing two together that were about 3-4 months apart in birth months... everything was find with them, but the older snake did harrass the little one for a few weeks.
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