Snake housing

Question
I am currently keeping a indonesian garter snake and a ballpython together.the garters about 1 foot   and the ballpythons a little over 2 feet.i just got the gadrter snake.they if  stay in the same hide.is this ok and if not why?

Answer
Ej,
   Both snakes are pretty docile, but anytime you mix different species you risk something bad happening (like the BP eating the garter). You also risk disease for a number of reason, the garter will always be intimidated of the BP and may not eat. This being said, I have seen different breeds mixed successfully without incident.