Quote Originally Posted by satomi325 View Post
BP breeding can't be written out like a text book. There is no one set way or method. Just because person A does it one way doesn't mean person B or C does it the same way. Everyone does it differently to reach the same results.

For example, some people cool their snakes prior to breeding. I personally don't cool. Some people leave a hot spot while others have no hot spot, but have a higher ambient. Some people leave their males in with their females every other 4 days while some just put their males in once a month. Etc etc. There is no one set way.

The point is, one person is going to write up a novel about breeding for you, but not everyone is going to agree or do that.

Just read the threads and the stickies, watch YouTube videos, and talk to different breeders. Research and observe how other people do it to come up with something that will work for you and your animals.



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This is very well put. I started out a few years ago and found a lot of information on this site, youtube, World of ball pythons, and through talking too and picking the brains of a number of very helpful breeders at the shows. Its a relatively small community with some very helpful people. I just had a great 3rd breeding season and produced some really nice animals.

The old saying of "There's more than one way to skin a cat" definitely applies. You'll find, maybe over the course of a few seasons, what works for you and what doesn't. Just because a big name breeder does something one way in their temperature controlled warehouse with a full-time staff, doesn't necessarily mean that you have to do it the same way. I suggest taking a look at WOBP to see what you like and/or would like to make. Always try to plan ahead with caging (you'll always need more space) and breeding plans. Try and make some contacts with local reptile/pet stores so that you can have a place to sell or trade the offspring. Then start applying the information gathered. Warning... you'll get hooked the first time you see little heads poking out of eggs. Most important piece of advice is to have think of the animals not the dollars and always have fun.... Good luck.