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Male VS. Female

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  • 01-02-2009, 08:25 PM
    Herpnut
    Male VS. Female
    Hi everyone,
    For those who havent seen my thread in the Husbandry section, I'm trying to convince my dad to let me get a BP. Im also trying to do as much research possible in case I do get one. I'm sure this sounds like a stupid question, but I'm hoping you all could answer it. Is there any feeding difference etc. between a male or female BP. I know that females usually get larger but are there any other differences? Is one more likely to go off feed?
    Thank you for any info!
    -Tyler
  • 01-02-2009, 10:17 PM
    JamieLynn
    Re: Male VS. Female
    From what I have heard here the only difference seems to be during breeding season. I am not a expert by far. I only have one female ball, and as of next month I will have had her for a full year. I have been reading a lot of posts from breeders, and also reading any info on thier sites. It seems that temp regulated non breeders are just about the same, as far a sex differances. but for breeders it seems that the female will be off feed for longer than the male.
    No question is a stupid one. Good luck in your quest to get a bp, they are great, I can't wait to get another one, or two.
  • 01-03-2009, 08:45 PM
    Herpnut
    Re: Male VS. Female
    Thank you! I'm used to corns and with them, males go off feed and females are the ones that are the little better feeders.
  • 01-03-2009, 09:04 PM
    wax32
    Re: Male VS. Female
    Well, I'm kind of new, but my year old male hasn't eaten since September and I've been told he is probably just in the mood for love. :D

    My corns on the other hand NEVER go off feed, even when they are breeding.
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