Breeding Questions

Hmm... exactly. My smallest girl is a little over 500g and measured around 2.5 feet quite a while ago. My biggest girl is 1545g and probably close to 4.5 feet if not 5.

Either your scale is WAY off or you're really underestimating her length.
And we aren't trying to flame you or anything...we're just concerned about the info you're giving us and want to set things straight. Breeding a female too young is just asking for a load of problems.

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Originally Posted by Argentra

Hmm... exactly. My smallest girl is a little over 500g and measured around 2.5 feet quite a while ago. My biggest girl is 1545g and probably close to 4.5 feet if not 5.

Either your scale is WAY off or you're really underestimating her length.
And we aren't trying to flame you or anything...we're just concerned about the info you're giving us and want to set things straight. Breeding a female too young is just asking for a load of problems.

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I understand, I messed up when I said 2.5, I meant 4.5 feet long. I just put the male in her tank and they seem to be getting along...No separation from each other in the tank and they even exchanged a brief kiss then started rubbing against each other:)

When should I pull the male from her tank? Tonight, tomorrow morning, a few days? I won't know when they lockup because I draped they cage so they won't be bothered or stressed.. :) PRIVACY TIME!

well gee now that that is all cleared up. Have you cooled these animals or are you just wanting to put two snake togeather and see what happens. If that is the case you sure don't need our help.

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Originally Posted by Somed00d

I like to move the male into the females enclosure. The females are building follicles/developing eggs and are better off without the stress involved.

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I actually put my females into the males enclosures. I figured that they males would feel more in control, and more likely to lock up in their own enclosures. I have heard it works either way though. This is just the way I do it.

Hope this helps.

How many days should I leave them together for?

Can someone help?

I've seen it posted here where the big breeders give them 2-4 days together before separating them,
followed by 2-3 days alone. Mainly to give them some R&R and to offer a meal.

I say peek in on them once or twice a day, depending on what you see...
If you see them locked up, I'd leave them alone for a bit. :)

Hi,

Have a read through some of the big breeders sites too - here's one to get you started. :gj:

http://www.8ballpythons.com/journal.htm


dr del

Here are the two napping today...

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...2/IMG_9691.jpg