first year breeding. just want to make sure im doing it right.

[stickyalvinroll]

today, october first i started to cool down my bps from 93 to a 83 hotspot. then on november first i plan on introducing them together.
2-3 days on and a couple days to eat and rest. do this until i see ovulation. does this seem correct to you guy out there? i just want to make sure that im doing this right. thanks guys have a good day!

[Mike41793]

Cooling isnt really necessary. I personally dont plan to; however, go ahead if you want to.

[stickyalvinroll]

okay, thanks mike. if you don't cool when do you introduce them together?

[SlitherinSisters]

I agree, cooling isn't something you have to do. Cooling scares me because breeding already stresses their immune system and dropping temps can result in RIs. IMO I would reconsider how low your hot side is, at the very least make sure the cool side doesn't get too cool. I let ambient temps adjust the tub temps, but I don't want the cool side to go under 75.

[stickyalvinroll]

I agree, cooling isn't something you have to do. Cooling scares me because breeding already stresses their immune system and dropping temps can result in RIs. IMO I would reconsider how low your hot side is, at the very least make sure the cool side doesn't get too cool. I let ambient temps adjust the tub temps, but I don't want the cool side to go under 75.

so can i just introduce them any time i want?

[KatStoverReptiles]

I don't cool. I do 3 days on 4 days off. Unless I see a lock before, then they come out when they're unlocked. I do this so all the boys stay on the same schedule.


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[elduki]

If you cool, do it gradually like 2 degree drop every week so that the animal can adjust.

A quick drop on the hot side can stress the animal

[SlitherinSisters]

so can i just introduce them any time i want?

More or less. Some people breed year round, other just in the winter months. They seem to generally breed better in the winter months November through March. I really think ambient temp change is enough to do it for them. They also really like storms, so pair them up during a storm, or right before a storm.

[stickyalvinroll]

awesome tips thank you guys so much!

[Xan Powers]

I don't cool either and prefer not to. As stated the chance for a RI is increased and i have found over the years that great a great success rate can be had without cooling.

As for pairing, you can start now, Nov, Dec.. etc. Its really up to you and your snakes. Last year i had a female get her first lock dec 31 and ovyed in may.. only two locks that i saw. Remember it only takes one so dont stress if you're not seeing the 8+ locks other threads are talking about.

Pair until ovy and if you're not sure if you saw an ovy then keep pairing, the snakes know more then we do

-xan