how many times can he breed

i got a male pastel the other day that just had locked up with a female. when i brought it home i put it with 2 females(thinking ok he's ready to go) and they went crazy for him scenting everywhere shaking there tails just wanting it so bad but he wasnt willing....how long should i leave him in there with the 2 girls? if they do breed(secretly) will i notice eggs in a few weeks?months? i was so bummed out to not see a lock up:confused:

If you just got this male, he needs to be quarantined! He could be carrying anything and it could have been transmitted to your older snakes.. 60 days' minimum. I also recommend treating any new snake for mites (using Provent-a-mite) and getting a fecal done to see about internal parasites..

Without even getting into the lack of quarantine... :rolleyes:

Putting a male in with 2 females (especially if he's a first-year male) could be very intimidating for him, especially in a new situation. Moving animals from place to place is not always the smartest thing if you want them to reproduce. While it usually affects females more than males, a move may occasionally turn a male off for some period of time.

After your QT period, try pairing him up with one female at a time for a couple of days at a time to see if he'll be receptive. Split them up, give him a couple of days down time & perhaps offer a small meal, then try again after he's had a day or two to digest (if he'll even eat).

Breeding snakes usually requires a bit more finesse than just chucking a male in with a couple of girls, crossing your fingers & hoping.

There are a couple of excellent books - not to mention a plethora of posts on this very forum - that detail the mechanics of ball python reproduction & behavior. Well worth a read!

I ve been taking care of this snake like it was mine i just was finally able to take it home so I am very familiar with this snake.

thats what i was thinking the move turned him off...so thats what im gonna go do right now go put him in his own cage. thanks

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I ve been taking care of this snake like it was mine i just was finally able to take it home so I am very familiar with this snake.

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Being very familiar with a snake does not mean, that he should not be quarantined.

I quarantine any new addition regardless of the source!

Why you might ask? Because I value my collection and I will not jeopardize the health and well-being of my snakes, not even to breed.

If they don’t breed now there is still next year, which will allow you do more research in the meantime!

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Originally Posted by jonbond24

I ve been taking care of this snake like it was mine i just was finally able to take it home so I am very familiar with this snake.

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If you know Him (the snake) so well then tell us why there was no lock up..

i was thinking it was because he was just moved (new enviornment to check out) or because he had just finished locking up with another female................thanks i got everyones point about qt now are people gonna keep talking about qt or my ?s

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Originally Posted by jonbond24

i was thinking it was because he was just moved (new enviornment to check out) or because he had just finished locking up with another female................thanks i got everyones point about qt now are people gonna keep talking about qt or my ?s

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I said nothing about qt.. Answer My question, And I'll answer yours..

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Originally Posted by jonbond24

i was thinking it was because he was just moved (new enviornment to check out) or because he had just finished locking up with another female................thanks i got everyones point about qt now are people gonna keep talking about qt or my ?s

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Would you sleep w/2 different girls in a short time period w/o putting a wrapper on it?

Don't answer that...just food for thought. It applies to snakes as well, but it's known as quarantine instead of safe(r) sex.