Brumation and Breeding

This will be my first time Breeding my Kingsnakes. It will also be my first time doing the Brumation process in my 20+ years of having Kings.

What's the best way to go about this? Is there anything that needs to be done to the cage before hand? A special hide, deeper substrate etc. ?

Does anyone here breed their kings without brumating?

Any info, tips, links you can pass along would be great.

Thanks!!

I personally don't brumate my kings, I find it almost a waste of time and it can be pretty risky. I find they'll mate regardless and have successful clutches. Sorry I don't have too much info on brumation, I just don't use it :)

Well I'm fine with hearing that.

Do you just start pairing anytime? Do you cool them at all?

Any info would be great :)

Thanks!!

Bump.
When do you pair these guys? Everything I keep finding online talks about brumating.

Hi, sorry it took so long to reply.

I pair anytime of year :) I don't brumate. Some say the sperm is more "potent" and the female's follicles are better after brumation, but I've seen lots of success without brumation. I think it's all just about preference :)

Ok cool.
I'll try introducing them soon and see what happens.

Thanks!