I decide a female is ready to breed based on...

...poll says it all.

I always thought weight was a bigger factor. That's for me anyhow.

DANG i put that in the wrong forum lol...

here's a picture of a big female to make up for it (until they move it lol)

Sorry!!

This is Hope. I picked her up in Chantilly. She's 2400g and has an arranged marriage to my fireball once Q-time is up:

http://www.iherp.com/Gallery/89922/1...qyR8JcDS2i.jpg

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Originally Posted by Soterios

What poll?

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^^ that one ^^ (you changed what you said :P)

I think there are more factors, but weight is a big one. My other big factor is temper of the snake.

What about based on follicle development? :)

This is a tough one. For me personally it's

Age > Follicle Development > Weight

I like my girls to be as healthy and well sized as possible so that first clutch is a good one and sets the tone for the next few years for her.

BUT if she's old enough and developing follices but under 1500g I'd attempt to breed her.

I think breeding a female too young and too light can hinder their egg production for the first few years of laying and potentially longer.

Hope that helps :)

both

no option for that.

There should be a third choice ;)

I breed based on both

Hi,

Moved to the breeding forum for ya and added the "both" option to quell the rebels. :P


dr del

Argh. I want to vote both!