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    Should I try to breed her?

    I had all of my non QT snakes out to get a picture for the bucket of snakes thread and my lemon pastel female started some major tail wagging and scenting. I wasn't sure if I was really seeing what I thought I was seeing so I took her out and put her in her tub with just one of my males and she was wagging her tail like my dog. She's only 820g, but I could easily put more weight on her pretty fast, she eats like a pig. Should I give her a shot? She's only a 2010 and I wasn't planning on breeding her until next season, but her behavior makes me want to change my mind. I'm not an experienced breeder but I know people have successfully bred smaller females.
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    My guess would be no but I'm sure someone with experience will chime in.

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    Too small. You still have time. If she hits 1400, even if it's early next year, you can still breed a late clutch.
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    Sorry, I should have made the question a little clearer.
    Should I try to put more weight on her to breed her this season? I've only been feeding her once a week, but she would gladly take food more often. I tend to favor a slower growth schedule but it seems to me like she wants to breed.
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    Re: Should I try to breed her?

    1200 grams was my first breeder girl. I had her for three years though and she never ate like she did so I bred her. IMO I wouldn't shoot for breeding anywhere under 1200 grams. And pushing her could get her to slow down, my best advice is save her till next year. I'm pretty sure u want more then 2-4 eggs.
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