Been away for a while...need a refresher

ok i have been away for a while and i think my parents will let me start breeding now..... i can't remember.... what is the right weight and age for breeding....... when do snakes first become sexually mature? i have to do some planing on my life right now and try to decide if i can actually start breeding....im a junior this year and figure out where my life is going before i can breed though..... if all goes well ill be able to breed my snakes and still go to college.

I would maybe go to the library, purchase a couple books on the subject, talk to other breeders, and do lots of research before making that kind of decision. I don't know much about the subject, sorry I can't be more help but I'm sure someone will come along and answer your questions.

yea im going to buy all kinds of books before i do anything but i did know about breeding i just need to be refreshed...i found some stuff online thats helping me remember

Ball pythons reach sexual maturity between 18 months and 4 years of age. The recommended size for a male seems to be 800g. There are varying opinions on how much a female should weigh. I've heard 1500g recommended most, but it probably wouldn't be a bad idea to wait until your female reaches 2000g to be on the safe side. I am personally shooting for 2500g+ as I think the extra weight is worth it for larger clutches and/or hatchlings.