Whats the last month for pairing?

Hey guys im new to breeding ball pythons and i have a 1150 gram female and shes putting some weight on and i was wondering whats the last month for pairing ball pythons? and do you think she will be up to weight by then?

I don't think that you are going to make it this season, but she will defiantly be ready come november.

Here is a chart nothing set in stone but a good guideline

http://www.jkobylkareptiles.com/pdfs...hedule_Doc.pdf

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Originally Posted by cberg

i was wondering whats the last month for pairing ball pythons?

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Most people pair up their balls October-ish through February-March, but there's really not a set breeding season and plenty of people breed year round. And weight isn't the only factor to consider, as age and build of the snake are important. A thick 1,200 gram girl that's 3-4 years old is a better bet to successfully breed than an 18-20 month old girl that's 1,600 grams, but not quite bulked up yet. That being said, you're probably best off waiting on her till the fall.

The last month is the one you are making it to be you can very well breed your snake this spring.

Many breeder breed year round. ;)

You can breed all year round. My first group of girls start in october. My second group get started around january. My third group starts around march. Also keep in mind just cause your female hits the magic weight of 1200 grams doesnt mean she will breed. Dont push her. You would be better off waiting till she is in the 1500 gram range. Even if you get a 1200 gram female to breed it usually results in low clutch numbers. I dont breed my girls till they get over 1500. I like em in the 1800 gram range for first clutches

She could get big enough to breed her this spring. You can breed snakes throughout the year if you really want to, they just may not take.