need help

first year breeding ball pythons what are somethings I should look for to know what I got going on is working and that I should get eggs I'm 15 and it is my dream to be a ball python breeder

sorry I put this here I know I should have put it in breeding

I went ahead and moved the thread for you. Best advice I can give is to just be observant. Write down anything out of the ordinary and include dates so you can later look back and learn your timelines. Pay special attention to the female and record changes in behavior. Make note of shifts in activity/feeding, how and where she lays, her general body shape, etc. Finally, don't pair your snakes unless they're in good shape - if skinny or overweight, fix that issue first.

thank you

Here is a good beginner guide for you http://ballpython.ca/breeding/

thanks that was very helpful

Study and study more LoL
What is your families thoughts on this?

my mom and dad think its great they really back me they gave me a room I have 42 ball pythons now and my dad is building me a rodent room outback now

no DISRESPECT, it's extremely EASY when a person is still living with their parents....So this ("HOBBY" <--like many others on here) should be no prob for you...if i were you i would have asked my loving parents to purchase me some ball python books..42 WOW all full grown im guessing how many are male and how many are female and what types do you own eg, NORMALS/PASTELS/MOJAVE ect..??

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my mom and dad think its great they really back me they gave me a room I have 42 ball pythons now and my dad is building me a rodent room outback now

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Having your parents support in something you are interested in is a great thing.
Absorb all the information you can gather.
So fill us in on this collection.

females:
pinstripe 100% het pied/ bumble bee/ black pewter/ 2 het albino /
spider 100%het pied/ enchi / champagne/ 100% het pied
2 pastels/ Mojave/ ivory/ spinner/
6 normal/ normal poss. giant/ black pastel/ fire
100% het clown/ harliquan/ granite/ orange belly
calico/ spider
male:
blue eyed lucy/ het albino/ orange belly
fire/ paste yellow belly/ spider phantom/
pied/ firefly/ pastel lesser/
black pastel/ banana/GHI
black bee/ enchi
they got me books the world of ball pythons by kevin mckurley amd they bought me the morph guide all the questions I ask on here is to see if I can get other opinions so I can put them all together so I can make and see what works for me

Nice.
Also it is nice to have others to bounce ideas off of.

and I just wanna clear it up for everybody on here that I'm not a spoiled brat I worked all summer long to buy a lot of these snakes my parents help me out and back me up with this because I love snakes and I'm not out running the streets doing things that I shouldn't be doing like a lot of other kids my age

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and I just wanna clear it up for everybody on here that I'm not a spoiled brat I worked all summer long to buy a lot of these snakes my parents help me out and back me up with this because I love snakes and I'm not out running the streets doing things that I shouldn't be doing like a lot of other kids my age

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Please don't take that negativity to heart! Even if you had been gifted your entire collection, maintaining that many snakes is hard enough work. Anyone who thinks you're spoiled is small-minded, and even if you were it doesn't matter so long as your animals get proper care - be it from you, your parents, or a team of butlers. ;)

A lot of younger folks catch some flak in the community (as a whole, not this forum in particular). Part of it is because some kids lose interest and neglect their pets when other hobbies become more important to them. 42 snakes isn't just an impulse pet though, that's a lifestyle! And for every kid that does give away their old pet reptile, there are people like you and I and even top breeders that started out by catching salamanders in their backyard.

Having a hobby with nearly half a hundred snakes is just about the same amount of work as having a business with half a hundred snakes, so don't let that distinction discourage you either. I don't know of many people here who judge between the two, but I guess there's a few judging by some earlier posts in this thread. People who succeed in their business are the ones who realize it's the hobbyists who KEEP them in business, anyway. So whatever you decide to call it, enjoy yourself and the animals.

Keep asking questions here, there's a ton of knowledge on this forum. And when you get a chance, share some pictures of your collection!

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It's awesome that your parents are so supportive and you're getting to live your passion so early. I would have loved to be able to do that when I was a teenager. That being said, I'm only 21, but I got my first snake at 19. Keep doing what your doing, if it makes you happy and your animals are healthy then I see nothing wrong with it.


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and I just wanna clear it up for everybody on here that I'm not a spoiled brat I worked all summer long to buy a lot of these snakes my parents help me out and back me up with this because I love snakes and I'm not out running the streets doing things that I shouldn't be doing like a lot of other kids my age

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Don't sweat it. I don't believe anyone thinks that you are spoiled. It looks like you have a very nice collection started. You should show us some pictures! You can't own all those nice morphs and not show them off!

Great manifesto youngster! Keep your ideas and dreams foremost and don't lose your passion. You are headed for something special. :gj:

Man, I wish my parents were that supportive of all my critters when I was younger. I always got in trouble for bringing home new pets lol

Nice collection you have, a very good start to what hopefully will be a long and exciting hobby for you! I know everyone here would be happy to help you and answer any questions you have so feel free to ask away.

having problems posting pics but you can see pics of everything I have on my face book page Austin Rodgers@facebook.com

This might help if you've not seen it. http://ball-pythons.net/forums/showt...-Post-Pictures

Can't wait to see the collection!

Dave

me and my mom worked on trying to transfer pictures to the thread all night and I think we messed up and added them too many times. If so I apologize. I titled them under Austin's racks and just to name a few in BP photos.

I think your enthusiasm is infectious and the fact that your parents are so supportive bodes well for you and your menagerie. The one thing to bear in mind is the number of hatchlings you may have. If you have 10 successful pairings and an average of 7 eggs per that all hatch, you are going to have another 70 animals all at one time. Suddenly your collection and work load has just doubled or tripled. Make certain you are prepared both physically and mentally for the increase because it will come very near all at once. You also want to make certain you have a plan in place for food and supplies in the event that your breeding colony cant support that many animals. Purchasing 100 rats per week can add up. I look forward to your upcoming threads and wish you the best of luck.

The dedication, discipline, and creativity you apply to this project now will pay off later even if you end up in a completely different field.

Present day popular culture pushes young people to waste their time and talents pursuing useless dead ends. Just ignore it.

thanks everyone for your comments but my dad backs me up very much and helps me out a lot and we are building a 12 by 12 complete rodent room in our backyard I really appreciate everybody that has been showing me support here :snake: