Breeding Questions

[Penultimate]

Hello! I'm thinking about starting to breed this year if anyone is up to size. I just have a few questions.

1. How early would you breed your female? My dad has a two year old at around 1,250-1,300 grams. What weight should I be aiming for with her? I'm thinking somewhere around 1,400.

2. When would you start pairing? I read Markus Jayne's breeding pictorial. According to that, it's best to start in November, but I'd love to know if anyone else does something different.

3. What are some issues I have to be aware of that occur during breeding?

4. Should I supervise when the two snakes are first introduced? How long? What problems am I looking for?

5. How long between pairings? I know to leave the male in for three days unless I see a lock before I give him some time off, but how long of a break should the female get?

[frostysBP]

1. Females should be over 1500g empty
2. You can breed all year round.
3. There are quite a few risk..males can breed themselfs to death and have there hemmipenes not invert.females can become eggbound......
4. I usually watch for the first 5 or so minutes. Look for signs of aggression..
5 I shoot for 2 locks a month for a female...


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[Penultimate]

1. Females should be over 1500g empty
2. You can breed all year round.
3. There are quite a few risk..males can breed themselfs to death and have there hemmipenes not invert.females can become eggbound......
4. I usually watch for the first 5 or so minutes. Look for signs of aggression..
5 I shoot for 2 locks a month for a female...


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Ok, so as for the risks, what are some possible signs of a problem?

[Penultimate]

Anyone else? I'd love to hear some other people's thoughts. One of the females is about 1,400 grams empty now. Another meal or two and I think she'll be about ready.