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Time between breeding

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  • 09-15-2018, 08:34 PM
    Jnksnakes
    Time between breeding
    How long does it take to rebreed a ball python after she lays a clutch? A friend had an unexpected Ball Python clutch a few days ago and she wants to sell me the Mom. We may be purchasing it, and I want her to be able to settle in, regain her weight, and be back to her normal weight for the next time she breeds. Is it a full 12 months before I should start breeding her again if she regains her weight or what is the appropriate time?
  • 09-15-2018, 09:11 PM
    bcr229
    They can be bred annually, assuming they start eating and get back up to their pre-lay weight or even larger by next season.

    I only breed my females every other year though.
  • 09-15-2018, 09:27 PM
    Jnksnakes
    Re: Time between breeding
    Oh ok. Neat to know. I've kinda heard that elsewhere just wanted to verify. Should I start pairing her with a male the same month? (ex. she laid 9\18 should I start pairing her again 9\19)? I don't want her to be unhealthy. That is assuming she is back to her correct weight by that time of course.
  • 09-15-2018, 10:03 PM
    bcr229
    They often have the same annual cycle. If she laid in the last few weeks then she ovulated a few months ago, so I would start pairing her in April/May next year in case she goes early.
  • 09-15-2018, 10:34 PM
    Jnksnakes
    Re: Time between breeding
    Alright thanks. The girl bought her July 1st at HERPS show and she just laid her eggs a week ago. She was apparently pregnant when she bought her lol
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