Trying to escape

[triptych_angel]

Hi guys,

My coastal carpet python has been trying to escape the last couple of nights (i know this is normal) however she has never tried to before. This morning i found her stuck in the lid of the click clack container we keep her in.

We have put her in with another coastal carpet python in the last week. Would she be trying to get away from him? They are both only 3 months old so i dont think the make is after anything. They do curl up together most of the time and dont fight so just curious for any thoughts on the matter.

Cheers

Emz

[olivehydra]

Pythons are thigmotactic animals, that is, they prefer confined spaces that are usually dark. The snake will often squeeze into very tight spots so as to feel secure. What you are seeing may not be an attempt at escape, rather the snake finding it's prime location within it's enclosure. Most folk agree that snakes are solitary animals that can on occasion experience stress if confined with other cage mates. Some dont seem to mind and are rather indifferent to other snakes, particularily at such a young age. If housing together, be sure to offer multiple hides so as the snake can choose its preferred resting space.

[djai]

I went through the exact same experience with my two fem baby scrubs (bought from different breeders). I had them housed individually in plastic tubs when one escaped through a cracked vent. I found her that arvo and decided to put them both together in a proper enclosure.

ive kept a close eye on them since then, they also curl up together and have shown no aggresion towards each other.
I fed them a few days ago and all went well. So im happy just to keep them this way.

[triptych_angel]

thigmotactic...wow big word for so late LOL. They arent showing any signs of stress although the male hasnt been eating but that started before i housed them together.

[olivehydra]

Originally Posted by triptych_angel

thigmotactic...wow big word for so late LOL. They arent showing any signs of stress although the male hasnt been eating but that started before i housed them together.

If possible, I would suggest seperate lodgings. Not feeding can be a sign of stress, which as you stated was present before being housed together, but you may not have any evidence to suggest that any stress may now be compounded due to the "common" housing. It could be as a result of many other things, but I personally dont like housing snakes together.

[triptych_angel]

yes i agree, although my other half thinks its ok and trying to convince him to separate them could be a futile task lol, males eh.

[olivehydra]

Originally Posted by triptych_angel

yes i agree, although my other half thinks its ok and trying to convince him to separate them could be a futile task lol, males eh.

IMO you are right, he is wrong. Stand up for what you feel is correct. Yes I am male. :wink:

[triptych_angel]

haha i thought that after i posted it. Oh well.

[scotchbo]

Originally Posted by triptych_angel

yes i agree, although my other half thinks its ok and trying to convince him to separate them could be a futile task lol, males eh.

what she dosnt tell you is i offered to seperate them but she said see how they go

[triptych_angel]

Woke up this morning and she's in there AGAIN. crazy.