I am a new BP breeder, I have a lot of questions & really would love to talk!

[snakelover91]

He's definitely a looker! His body condition looks pretty well. I know some boys are just on the tiny side, and everyone grows at their own rate. Have you had him since he was a hatchling?

Thank you so much!! Unfortunately, I've had him for under a year... the man who bred him had just switched him to rats when I got him, so I didn't want to overwhelm him with food... that is why I did 1 rat every 2 week for a while, but now he eagerly eats his weekly meal. I'm glad that you don't think he looks unhealthy, I thought he looked good but it's always good to hear a second opinion

[MootWorm]

I would buy the nicest female you can afford, normal or morph. I'd rather get a nicen reduced normal than, say, a poor quality pastel. There's nothing wrong with normals And they're definitely more budget friendly than a morph.

[snakelover91]

thank you so much, I feel very relieved And I will definitely make sure to find an awesome mate! As long as she is a proven breeder, maybe I can have people pitch in as an early Christmas present. I already have a 30 gallon tank for my big momma (Frederick used to live there, but I moved and it was easier to stack 2 20 gal tanks on a shelf. I'll post my setup another time. He seems totally content). And I also have a 5-drawer snake rack that I invested in for the future. What kinds of snakes/BPs do you have?

[snakelover91]

updated my avatar to an old picture of Freddie :3

[MootWorm]

thank you so much, I feel very relieved And I will definitely make sure to find an awesome mate! As long as she is a proven breeder, maybe I can have people pitch in as an early Christmas present. I already have a 30 gallon tank for my big momma (Frederick used to live there, but I moved and it was easier to stack 2 20 gal tanks on a shelf. I'll post my setup another time. He seems totally content). And I also have a 5-drawer snake rack that I invested in for the future. What kinds of snakes/BPs do you have?

Good call on the rack! You might need another one before you know it And for sure, getting a proven girl for him will let you get a return on your investment much quicker than getting a morph female to raise up. What are your end goals for breeding? I'd say maybe get a morph female hatchling with the money you save from getting a normal female breeder MOAR snakes!!!

As for me, I only have 2 balls right now. A male pin, my first who will stay with me forever, and a het pied female. I'm pretty picky when it comes to finding a mate for her, so I'm constantly looking for her future boyfriend lol. I might pick up a few more het pied girls when I really get into breeding, but I'm content for now (or so I tell myself lol).

We also have three western hognose, I highly recommend them if you feel the need to branch out from balls. Planning on breeding them in the future, but definitely have a ways to go.

[Crazymonkee]

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We also have three western hognose, I highly recommend them if you feel the need to branch out from balls. Planning on breeding them in the future, but definitely have a ways to go.[/QUOTE]


That's my next venture for my other half!!

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[snakelover91]

MootWorm you are so awesome!!! We think alike, because since I'm new to breeding I really want to start with a normal female who is ready to go. I went to a Reptile Expo today (my profile pic is me holding a proven female, from the breeders I'm going to buy from!)

Since Frederick has so many morphs in him, he can produce a lot of babies and I'll pick which ones to keep and which to sell/adopt out. My dad came to the Expo with me, and he LOVED the hognose snakes!! (He doesn't really care for snakes usually) I love them too, they are so amazingly cute. The females are actually a really nice size, too. They are definitely in my top 10 favorite snake breeds!

The other snakes that were really cool to me were the Carpet Pythons... but I am going to focus on Ball Pythons for a long time first. Lol I agree, my snake rack will be too small eventually. At least that will keep my disciplined about selling my clutch!

Crazymonkee do you have any hognose snakes? I am so curious about them. What are their personalities like?

[Crazymonkee]

No I do not have any yet... key word...yet! I'm researching them now to get one or two soon.

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[MootWorm]

Yeah it's pretty nice to start out with such a gene-heavy male. Lucky duck!! Really opens up your options. Definitely keep us posted with your breeding endeavors

[MootWorm]

No I do not have any yet... key word...yet! I'm researching them now to get one or two soon.

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Well if you wanna wait 2 years, I have some blond hoggies with your name on it! Lol