Your Breeding Temps??

Since it seems there are 100 different ways to cycle for breeding ball python I was wondering what temps people are using. Day time highs and night time lows, hot spots and ambient. I’m thinking I may steal some ideas for next year.:)



My day time ambient or room temps are in the low 80’s with the night time lows being around 73-74



My day time hot spots are around 90 with no hot spots at night.

I have not changed temps at all, and currently have two out of two couples locked up. I just rotate them, giving them a few days to rest in seperate tubs again and/or have a meal, then I reintroduce them and get another lock..

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Originally Posted by Ginevive

I have not changed temps at all, and currently have two out of two couples locked up. I just rotate them, giving them a few days to rest in seperate tubs again and/or have a meal, then I reintroduce them and get another lock..

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I also do not change my temps and i have produced clutches 2yrs so far.My pastel male Bruno has bred Elvira & Lilly numerous times :cool: .Of course he gets 3 days rest between girls.

I'm chilling them for 2-3 days with zero hot spots.

same room temps though

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Originally Posted by Larry Suttles

I'm chilling them for 2-3 days with zero hot spots.

same room temps though

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Larry have you produced clutches using this method? Not doubting you just wondering :) .

No sir, this is my first year breeding. I've heard of breeders cycling short extreme temps both hot and cold to spark some breeding action. Things are a little slow around here so I'm giving it a try.

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Originally Posted by Larry Suttles

No sir, this is my first year breeding. I've heard of breeders cycling short extreme temps both hot and cold to spark some breeding action. Things are a little slow around here so I'm giving it a try.

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Ok let me know if you produce clutches using this method as its new to me.

There is no need to change temps..

I guess that if mine were not exhibiting any breeding behavior, I would look into temp changing as a way to maybe instigate breeding?

I've been following the temperatures as listed in Adam's journal on the 8ball pythons website.

Sorry if this is already been told, but i believe the usual temperatures are fine. As for the eggs i think you should incubate them instead of natural care, its too risky.

I've been following Adam's breeding calendar as well, but not dropping the temps so low at night(94 hot side 24/7, 84 cool side for 12 hours and 78 for 12 hours). I have 2 females in that rack that aren't big enough this year(they will be moved soon), as well as the smallish male that will hopefully be breeding, so I sure don't need to stress anyone out. They're all still eating like pigs, so I guess that's a good thing :)