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  • 01-03-2009, 08:34 PM
    DutchHerp
    Does breeding make snakes happier?
    Hi,

    I have a male BP that I'm not planning on breeding any time soon, if ever. I also have a big male JCP that I don't want to breed...mostly because I don't have the space and money (14 yrs old, I'm just happy I can afford snakes and their caging).
    So the question, does it increase their overall lifestyle?

    Thanks all,
  • 01-03-2009, 08:49 PM
    neilgolli
    Re: Does breeding make snakes happier?
    I know for a fact I would live a shorter much less content life without the opportunity to reproduce......

    The desire and urge to reproduce are instinctual. I believe even females live longer life's when breed at-least a few times in there life span compared to not ever being breed. Both sexes surely can be over breed and succumb to respiratory infections or other issues that can/will shorten their life spans as well.
  • 01-03-2009, 09:18 PM
    DutchHerp
    Re: Does breeding make snakes happier?
    I know their instinct is to breed, but in the wild only the largest male gets to breed...if my little Caesar says relatively small, his chances to breed would be slim...
  • 01-03-2009, 09:37 PM
    771subliminal
    Re: Does breeding make snakes happier?
    you wont have to worry much your 14 now bps live 40+ yrs. b4 your bp can get to upset that it hasnt bred yet youll have the money to and prob have a handfull or two more.
  • 01-03-2009, 09:41 PM
    rabernet
    Re: Does breeding make snakes happier?
    How do you measure happiness in a snake?

    I think they'll be just fine, and you shouldn't worry if you don't intend to breed them.
  • 01-03-2009, 10:02 PM
    DutchHerp
    Re: Does breeding make snakes happier?
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by rabernet View Post
    How do you measure happiness in a snake?

    I would hate to stay a virgin for life... :O
    Maybe they wanna get some :D
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