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  • 10-01-2012, 09:24 PM
    stickyalvinroll
    first year breeding. just want to make sure im doing it right.
    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!
  • 10-01-2012, 09:38 PM
    Mike41793
    Cooling isnt really necessary. I personally dont plan to; however, go ahead if you want to. :gj:
  • 10-01-2012, 09:48 PM
    stickyalvinroll
    okay, thanks mike. if you don't cool when do you introduce them together?
  • 10-01-2012, 09:51 PM
    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.
  • 10-01-2012, 09:55 PM
    stickyalvinroll
    Re: first year breeding. just want to make sure im doing it right.
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by SlitherinSisters View Post
    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?
  • 10-01-2012, 10:04 PM
    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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  • 10-01-2012, 10:07 PM
    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
  • 10-02-2012, 07:54 PM
    SlitherinSisters
    Re: first year breeding. just want to make sure im doing it right.
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by stickyalvinroll View Post
    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.
  • 10-03-2012, 07:24 AM
    stickyalvinroll
    awesome tips thank you guys so much!
  • 10-03-2012, 07:37 AM
    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
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