some questions I can't find answers to.... sorry!

[OctagonGecko729]

Hey guys, so I know this info is on this site SOMEWHERE, but I can't seem to find it all in one convient place.....
can anyone help me out!! I have about 2 years before my snakes are ready so I have time to understand but I just want to know everything I can before I venture into this!

sooooo here's my questions.
1. size of female should be larger then 1800g correct?
2. size of male???
3. I have read info onthis but still don't understand the pre-breeding steps/time line, can someone lay this out for me?
(ex - Oct, lower temps/stop offering food, Nov - Jan allow snakes to breed.... I just haven't quite figured all that out)
4. once snakes have bred, how long till eggs are laid?
5. once eggs are laid and in the egg tub in incubator, how long till they hatch?

sorry I know these answers are on here somewhere but I keep finding bits and pieces of what I need....

1. Many folks breed as low as 1200g if the female looks in good condition. By the time she ovulates usually she will hit that 1500-1800g. However, first time breeders should probably shoot for the 1500g mark.
2. Males I would prefer to be 700g+, there are many cases of males dieing from overbreeding. You can still kill a 1200g+ male though if you dont know what your doing.
3. Some folks drop temps, others dont. You will have to find out what works for your animals.
4. Its better to go by ovulations, usually 45 days after ovy they will lay.
5. 50-65 days depending on heat and whether you cut or not.