Thinking about breeding

[satomi325]

Am I starting too big? Should I scale down to 1.2 at first and then add a second group the next year or so?

Honestly it's really personal preference. The question is are YOU ready for the responsibility of owning multiple snakes? Can you deal with the number of hatchlings that will come? Do you have places that you cans sell the hatchlings? What about food?

Personally, I plan to only have 1-3 clutches at a time. That's all I can handle right now as a full time student. It's your responsibility as a keeper to know your limit.

Also I assume snakes don't take to inbreeding as well as rats and mice do? Would it be best to buy from a couple different breeders?

Actually reptiles do very will with inbreeding. They don't have the same adverse affects that appear in mammalian inbreeding. Lots of people line breed their animals to prove and carry on certain traits.

I.E. Mother - son breeding to determine a super form

But it certainly doesn't hurt to buy from different breeders. You should buy whatever takes to your liking. All of my snakes are from different breeders.

Any other tips or things I've over looked, especially price wise would be great. Advice is always welcome.

Sounds fine to me. You sound like you're doing your research first, so thats always a good thing.
Like you said, females first! Best advice for a new breeder.