Hey BP.net,

Background info: I am a new BP owner with the hopes of one day breeding for the puspose of building my own collection, educating myslef and making a little money in the process if possible. I am a firm believer in researching prior as opposed to during and am a heavy planner especially when bringing new life into the world and thus is the reason for this post.

It only makes sense that in order to be successful you need to plan ahead especially when one intends to raise hatchlings for breeding purposes.

1) What snake combinations are recommended for the 'beginner' breeder keeping in mind budget and purchasing interest. Also, what are the outcomes of these combinations. Age/Weight/Maturity before a male or female snake is adequate to breed? etc...

2) In terms of preparing for breeding what are the neccesarry tools/equipment that are required to ensure that proper care is taken with the eggs and to ensure successful hatchlings. I have seen mutiple variations of store bought and homemade incubator systems, breeding rooms etc.

3) The breeding process - any good links or overviews outling the step by step breeding process?

Utimately I am just in search of any suggestions that any proven breeders out there can give to a hopeful beginner.

Qusetions/Comments welcome.

Thanks in advance!