First time breeding ball pythons ever... help please..

[californiakingsnake]

So I am still preparing to get my balls breeding. I only have a few big enough to breed this year, and that would be a 1200 gram female that was I going to pair up with my 1000 gram mojave male, and I have a 1500 gram female that I am wanting to pair up with my 900 gram pastel male. I am feeding all my snakes a proper sized rat weekly. How much weight should I put on my females? And more importantly, should I even breed my 1200 gram female just yet? Ive read about people breeding them at that size... But yeah any help would be appreciated!

[stickyalvinroll]

you should start feeding your females twice a week like 3 months ago. but i think 1200 grams is pushing it but should be do-able. its up to you if you want to take the risk.

[californiakingsnake]

I mean I dont want to harm the snake in any way, so if it would be a risk I am definitely going to wait.

[gsarchie]

It is a risk, as a smaller snake will have a harder time passing eggs and could be more likely to become egg bound. Aside from that, you will likely get a very small clutch and could even cause her to not breed next year.

[HerpsForDerps]

What everyone else has said is true. But keep in mind that she will still grow if she is a regular eater after you pair. If you wait a few months before you begin pairing I don't doubt she would hit the 1500g mark before she lays (provided she is a good eater).

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