Re: Should I give it a shot?
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Originally Posted by
pfan151
I would go for it. Once you drop the temps and start breeding she will start eating like crazy. Most of my 07's were proven last season. No slugs from them and all clutches were between 5-7 eggs.
Oh wow, that's so encouraging. I might HAVE to do it now... lol, selective hearing I know
Re: Should I give it a shot?
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Originally Posted by
Ash
Oh wow, that's so encouraging. I might HAVE to do it now... lol, selective hearing I know
Does she have girth or is she lanky? I believe it can make a difference. Good luck whatever you decide.
Re: Should I give it a shot?
i think these numbers people throw around all the time should be viewed more as a general rule and not strict guidelines. anyone can keep asking "is this whatever weight girl good to go" but as all balls are different only you as a responsible keeper can judge if the animal is ready.
that obvious opinion being said, i think that if your two year old, 1300g female is a strong feeder, does not look thin but has good solid weight to her than she may be ready to go.
Re: Should I give it a shot?
All right- got to add to this so you understand...
My Extreme low-white Pied female hit 1510g last season so I bred her. She's a lanky snake and she laid 2 eggs & 1 slug. I think BOTH the weight & condition have to both be considered. I should have let her fill out more & this year she's on break- it took much out of her & she's not regained her weight back.
She's going to be okay in time, but this took allot out of her. I wish I could give you cut & dried numbers & stats... not how it works with animals. Thought my weight cut off was a good # until I learned with her that it not always certain either.
My advice to you is to make sure your snake is filled out, looks like the medium bodied snake she's supposed to be.
Re: Should I give it a shot?
I have no experience breeding at all. But from everything ive read and what you've said in the thread so far. I say go for it. If shes not ready to take shes not going to take. Shes your snake and you cant researach your way into being an experienced breeder. Just have to trial by fire it. (not that i would know) But ya my vote is go for it and see how it goes!
