Ball Python Breeding Temps

[Pollard89]

Just wanted some opinions on the subject, do you need to drop the temperatures for breeding balls or is it possible to maintain the same temps all year round, just interested in people's opinions! Thanks in advance as always!

[rafacacho]

Most of the breeders cool them down, others dont. I keep the hot spot at the same temperature, and the cool side varies with the room temperature that´s not heated, just changes with weather. But it also depends where you live...it doesnt get frezzing in here.

[Pollard89]

Thanks, that's what I wasn't sure on because as long as your cool end is cool the males are capable of producing viable sperm so other temps aren't that important?

[The Serpent Merchant]

Some people don't change temperatures at all. I plan on keeping my hot side temps consistent and dropping the ambient temperature for breeding purposes.

[Herp_Herp_hooray]

Our room temp naturally drops in the fall!!

[Pollard89]

This seems to be the going trend, thanks to everyone for your input!

[The Serpent Merchant]

To me it just makes the most sense, by maintaining the hot side temperature the BP can warm up if he/she wants to, or can chill on the cool side. It's the best of both worlds.

[Pollard89]

To me it just makes the most sense, by maintaining the hot side temperature the BP can warm up if he/she wants to, or can chill on the cool side. It's the best of both worlds.

I'd have to agree with you there!

[Mike41793]

I dont plan to do anything different. In the spring/summer my room is usually 75-80 and in fall/winter it naturally drops to 72-75ish. They'll still have an 87/88 deg hotspot like they always do.

[Pollard89]

Cheers Mike, good to know that the temps can safely drop to the low 70's!