Retained Sperm?

[Coopers Constrictors]

I just had another ovulation from a female that bred once. This isn't typical but I think many people over breed there ball pythons. Once a month for a female is fine. I also only breed males once or twice a week at most. Early on I noticed that males that bred like crazy, and were bred often, sometimes take a year off or barely breed the following year. I've never had that issue once I bred less often. It hasn't affected fertility so I stick with it.

100% agree with you, Dave. I see people letting their males lock with the same female far to many times. More than 5 locks is completely unnecessary folks, and overworks the male. I personally like to get 3-4 locks. Nature will take over from there