is it possible

[cberg]

Ok well i might be able to pick up a pastel thats about 150 grams and i was wondering if she pounds food will she be up to size next year to breed. i personaly dont think and really wouldnt want to do that if that is the case ill save up a lil more for a bigger female.

[Cameron Lamb Exotics]

Thats a lot of weight to gain. It can be done but do you think its in the best interest of the snake?

[Royal Hijinx]

150 grams is a baby. I would think you would want to grow her over at least 2 years. One year seems like a lot of stress. I am sure it has been done, but is it really necessary? A well started 700-800g Pastel will not set you back too much, and would be much more likely to be able to add enough weight by the end of next year.

[satomi325]

Regardless of her size next year, she may not be sexually mature.
People usually breed females by 2 years of age.

[Royal Hijinx]

Regardless of her size next year, she may not be sexually mature.
People usually breed females by 2 years of age.

That is another great point.

[Stewart_Reptiles]

You need to remember that breeding is not only about size.

Age is also a factor.

If you are that impatient I can tell you that you will have a hard time, breeding ball pythons requires patience.

[DooLittle]

You just need to be patient. Don't power feed, its not good for the snake. Rule thumb I have heard is on their 3rd winter they are ready. Think about your snakes well being first.

[PghBall]

You need to remember that breeding is not only about size.

Age is also a factor.

If you are that impatient I can tell you that you will have a hard time, breeding ball pythons requires patience.

You just need to be patient. Don't power feed, its not good for the snake. Rule thumb I have heard is on their 3rd winter they are ready. Think about your snakes well being first.

x2. I have a 2010 Albino who is at 1600 grams but I'm waiting til next season to breed her. She's fed once every 7 days and has been since she reached 300-400 grams. If I were you...feed an appropriately sized rat every 4 days until your little one reaches 400 grams and then put her on a weekly feeding schedule. If she is a good eater, she'll put on size in no time. As for patience, I got my first BPs in 2008 and did not breed until 2011. Enjoy your snake and the hobby, you'll be amazed how quickly the time will pass!

[snake lab]

No its not gonna happen. The argument of sexual maturity is one i tend to agree with as far as they need to be sexually mature. However i have seen young girls produce eggs. Even if you can get her to produce early you will most likely have a small clutch. Rule of thumb here is i dont breed till they are at least 2 years old and 1500 grams or 3 years old and 1200 grams. With that said not all balls grow as fast as others. If you want to breed next season then get a bigger girl

[SlitherinSisters]

IMO no, next year is this year, if you are talking about the next breeding season, which starts in October/November. If you are talking about next year as in the 2013 breeding season that's definitely possible. Size isn't the only thing you need to breed a girl, you also need age.