How do i know if my female is the right size to breed. I read something about for every foot they should be a ceartain weight about 5-600gs or so
08-05-2010, 01:44 PM
RichsBallPythons
Re: Female Breeding size
Most start pairing females up at 1200-1500grams. IF they are ready to breed they will breed and lay eggs. If not then well you get nothing.
08-05-2010, 01:44 PM
stupidcracker00
Re: Female Breeding size
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Originally Posted by Wexotics
How do i know if my female is the right size to breed. I read something about for every foot they should be a ceartain weight about 5-600gs or so
I was actually just about to post this exact same question. I'm curious about this as well.
Thanks,
SC
P.S. sorry for getting your hopes up lol
08-05-2010, 01:45 PM
DemmBalls
Re: Female Breeding size
Quote:
Originally Posted by Wexotics
How do i know if my female is the right size to breed. I read something about for every foot they should be a ceartain weight about 5-600gs or so
The rule of thumb is 1,500 grams they are ready to breed.
08-05-2010, 01:48 PM
jsmorphs2
Re: Female Breeding size
Well the general consensus is 1,500g plus for a female to be of breeding weight and on their third season. Some will breed and produce eggs on their second season or at a smaller size. Its truly the owners decision but those are the general opinions. There is tons of info on this site about size and age vs. breeding.
08-05-2010, 01:49 PM
Wexotics
Re: Female Breeding size
I just recently got a 5 normal female breeders that bred last year the weights are -1151g-1290-1323-1675 and 1715 but they all seem to look a little thin so im not sure what the possibilities are. i would take pics but i have no camera:(
08-05-2010, 01:53 PM
jsmorphs2
Re: Female Breeding size
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Originally Posted by Wexotics
I just recently got a 5 normal female breeders that bred last year the weights are -1151g-1290-1323-1675 and 1715 but they all seem to look a little thin so im not sure what the possibilities are. i would take pics but i have no camera:(
If they seem thin I would put more weight on them before pairing them up (after a quarantine period). But if they eat well for you I don’t see why you can't start paring them up this fall/winter. Some times moving to a new home will mess up their breeding schedule though so don't be surprised if some don't go this year.
08-05-2010, 01:59 PM
Wexotics
Re: Female Breeding size
I am only expecting the largest 2 to breed because they are the only ones that didnt seem scared to be handled in a new enviornment the others are kinda skiddish lol. Does anyone have a prime example of breeder females at there smallest and at there largest
08-05-2010, 02:00 PM
h00blah
Re: Female Breeding size
also, i read somewhere on this forum that people often sell females after they lay bc they sometimes stop eating.
08-05-2010, 02:33 PM
PghBall
Re: Female Breeding size
I've always heard min of 1500 grams (some may go at 1200) and at least their third winter.
08-05-2010, 04:10 PM
loonunit
Re: Female Breeding size
So I have a 2008 female who's 1100g and who has been absolutely pigging out on rats the last few weeks. So I'm hopeful she'll make it to 1500g before she goes off feed this winter... but I don't actually know her birthdate.
Early summer of 2008, I guess?
My question is: If I breed her in November, is she considered a two year old or a three year old?
(I also have a 2007 girl who's a dedicated mouse eater and is a little smaller than the 2008. But I figure at her age, as long as she's close to 1500g, she's probably okay?)
08-05-2010, 05:12 PM
A.VinczeBPs
Re: Female Breeding size
If you're unsure, stick with the: At least 1500grams and three years of age.
Some go sooner, but again, if this is something new for you stick with that.
08-05-2010, 05:15 PM
seeya205
Re: Female Breeding size
Quote:
Originally Posted by loonunit
So I have a 2008 female who's 1100g and who has been absolutely pigging out on rats the last few weeks. So I'm hopeful she'll make it to 1500g before she goes off feed this winter... but I don't actually know her birthdate.
Early summer of 2008, I guess?
My question is: If I breed her in November, is she considered a two year old or a three year old?
(I also have a 2007 girl who's a dedicated mouse eater and is a little smaller than the 2008. But I figure at her age, as long as she's close to 1500g, she's probably okay?)
This would be considered her third winter(2008) so she is old enough! Short females can start at 1200 grams but longer females should be 1500 grams. I would try her and if she is not ready, she will not go!
08-05-2010, 06:51 PM
DC Reptiles
Re: Female Breeding size
This is my first breeding season coming up and my '05 girl is around 2900 grams on empty. I have alot of friends that breed balls and they dont breed until at least the 3rd winter and no smaller then 2400. They have noticed with their females when they have been larger and a little older they do not produce nearly as many slugs if any on their first season as when having a smaller female.
