There are lots of books on the subject of reptile breeding as well as tons of information on the internet, you just have to look.Originally Posted by stevepoppers
First we'll talk about books. There are lots of books on reptile breeding as well as ball pythons specifically. If for some reason you cannot afford to buy a book, that is what libraries are for.
Next, the internet. This one is trickier, since there is a lot of dubious information on the 'net. But, you can visit any one of the big ball python breeders websites and find a wealth of information on breeding. If you don't know who the biggest breeders are, you can ask. Ralph Davis, NERD,and 8-ball, are just three of them, there are dozens more. There is also a ton of information on this site. It is very easy to do a search here and find out anything you need to know.
I am sorry if I came off a little bossy or rude in my first post. And I am sorry you lost that baby, I know it must have been difficult for you. But people who breed a pet without learning what they need to know really rub me the wrong way. I saw too much of it when I used to breed birds, I guess.
The good news is, you can learn form your mistakes and hopefully not repeat them. You have a chance to do right by the rest of your babies by taking the time to learn what you need to do to care for them.
One site that was helpful to me was 8-Ball pythons: http://www.8ballpythons.com/journal.htm
Gale
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