Pairing young females to encourage feeding

[Jamiesniper]

Hi everyone,

I've recently read that pairing a younger female that's 1100g+ to a male, can help encourage feeding and reduce the chance of a long fast,

Has anyone tried this?

I know that 1500g+ is the norm for breeding, I'm just curious.

Thanks!


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[Stewart_Reptiles]

Yes it can be done, should it be done well it depends on more factor than weight.

Would I pair a 12 or 18 months old 1100 grams female for her to resume feeding? Nope

Would I do the same with a 3 year old female? Yes

On the top of that it is also a matter of proportions.

While you goal might be that your animal resume feeding, the end game might still be eggs, so having the right conditions (age, size, proportions) are important.

[wolfy-hound]

If you're not willing to breed her at 1100 grams, you should not pair her with any male. If she's not feeding and becomes gravid and doesn't begin feeding, it would be a double drain on her system.