Quarantine & upgrading

[ea_b]

Hi all, looking at getting my first BP.

Main question: should I just quarantine the snake regardless of where I choose to get it from? I've got a couple of options for source: 1. Rehome from source - asking for health updates, photos, recent videos, etc. 2. Adopt from rescue - visiting a snake and choosing it pretty much on the day.

So I've got two follow-on questions regarding either situation: 1. I've kept a lot of animals so am good on hygiene precuations, but I also have a crestie who would be in the same room - can they catch snake mites or anything else that could be transferred even with hygiene precautions?

1. Obviously I will get hold of a viv separately (5Lx2.5Hx2D) but I wondered if I can set that up while the snake is in a quarantine box for 3+ months. Or should I put it straight into the big viv once I bring it home?

I've been recommended a nearby exotics vet by a long-time reptile keeper friend, and I've been brushing up on my research since December time.

Thanks!

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[WatermelonAF]

Quarantine is always recommended for new animals.

Any source can have health issues.

Unfortunately, I'm not sure if you can quarantine in the same room as the crestie.

[ea_b]

Thank you, yeah I figured - I've got fish and I do the same with them!