Do you cool your ball pythons for breeding?

If you cool them what is your routine if you don't what is your successful breeding rate?

Thanks Kindly,

Lance

Yes...

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No. Last year was about 50/50 but I had a few smaller girls I didn't really expect to go. It does help the males have higher sperm counts when they are cooled though so if you can cool them, I would recommend it.


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Last season (my first time breeding) I cooled the room and had a great outcome this season I'm leavin everything alone

We had two together completely out of season for a few hours once and had eggs (we were originally told the male was a female, so woops on our part). So it's not completely necessary for sure. But if you're having trouble, it can help.

I don't cool at my house but my partner does.
We have the same success rate getting females to breed and lay eggs.

Don't cool. I find it an unnecessary extra step since they breed fine either way.

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No cooling here

The risks behind cooling improperly just don't justify doing it for me. It tends to be more a matter of preference rather than proven success.

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yes, however I'm not sure how effective it was. My first clutch was laid on 4/1/12 and the last clutch was in October!