How often can you safely breed your female ball python?

[Brandon Osborne]

I have had a female lay two clutches within a 10 month period. It depends on the individual but I also think it is rare to do so.

[RichieBoo]

How many years can you breed them in a row...i figured 2 to 3 then give her a year off..is that good.

[SlitherinSisters]

How many years can you breed them in a row...i figured 2 to 3 then give her a year off..is that good.

I have heard that they will take their own breaks every 2-3 years. So far that's what I have experienced personally. One girl laid 3 years in a row and took last year off. I have another girl that has laid 2 years in a row and will hopefully lay again this year, and 2 girls that laid 1 year and took the next year off. Granted I haven't been breeding long, but that's what I've seen so far.