doesnt sound like that was the case...only giving one side and whne someone said [basky] the oposing view you didnt like it.. atleast thats the way It looks to me reading [and nothin against you, never even chatted to you i dont think]

whats up with you?


Anyway, it clearly is possible to mix species with similar requirements and things work well.
Its also very risky as theres so many factors, especially as bought up in original post about the germs from one species to another etc
If we accept its not a common practice, its risky but can be done... is that not all we really need?

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well said dean , as it was originally stated right at the beginning it is possible to house 2 different types of reptiles together, as long as the owner IS AWARE of possible risks and dangers which can occur from this.......

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Well Said Dean

The funny thing is, thats what AG wrote in the first post, never a hint of "definitely dont do it", it simply said "these are the risks, make your own mind up". Dont understand all these negative opinions, disagreeing with what is not a conclusive statement anyway.

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nice one dean, thats what ive been trying to say.

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I just read a thread in the Snake section that said "My 12 ft Retic ate my 9ft Boa". Maybe seemingly not likely especially when so similarly sized, quite possibly someone trying to get a reaction (He didnt seem to bothered, more chuffed that he's got a new Boa) but a fact of life and entirely avoidable.

My Retic Ate My Boa !!! =[

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Not 12 foot, 18 foot , so it probably did happen.

Thanks for info 'Art_Gecko101', I am one of the guilty ones who asked a 'mixing' question so you are quite right to make a sticky thread with the pros/cons of mixing.

Basially... it's a NO because it's an 'enclosed artificial environment', unless you are very experienced or an expert (as zoo's are!), it is discouraged for the stated reasons WITH scientific explanation...end of story. Again, thats not to say that some have mixed and have had good results. Personally I doubt I will be mixing any time soon.

to 'Art_Gecko101'

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Doubtful Deian, for various reasons. I'm sure when you have been around the forum a while you'll learn to sniff em out

I like your attitude toward the sticky, and the fact you had sense to ask before jumping in the deep end. Nice one bud, welcome to the forum

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Should lock this thread. i thought you said no arguing?

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I know people who keep cats together in perfect harmony with great danes and newfoundlands. I also know people who's newfoundlands will kill and have great "fun" with cats. Same applies in the reptile world, it can work yes, but sometimes its just best to not take the risk. If added captive stress can be avoided by not mixing, then it should be. If the animals have been in a community viv for years and seem fine, then dont alter the set up. Simple.

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