New snakes. Should we wait?

[Gemini Pythons]

Great reply!!!

If I'm being honest, I suggest people wait even longer than you did. But you certainly went about it the right way. Huge kudos to you!!!

Thanks for sharing, that story truly points out what so many of us warn others about. Diving in head first may seem fun, but in the long run it's not good for anybody involved or the animals.

Again, thanks for sharing and congrats on your success!!!

Thanks so much!! :-) Honestly, without a mentor I can't imagine getting into breeding. Maybe nowadays it's a bit different with youtube being so huge, but it's still not a substitute for getting to ask someone something directly. Sadly, he has since passed away, and there are still times we wish he was still around for a second opinion. You really never stop learning in this hobby!

People jumping into breeding makes me so sad for the animals. We've met so many people who have no reptiles, but maybe just a little experience from a pet they had as a child, offering us money for our adults (who we don't sell. They're our pets first) so they can start breeding asap. We've told this story to them, had them smile and nod and agree... Only to email us a week later with pics of snakes they bought off Craigslist, asking us what morph we think they are and what babies they would get when they start pairing them. It's heartbreaking.

OP, it's good that you've asked if you guys should wait. I really hope you will! It's such a fun, rewarding hobby, but it really is one that requires a ton of patience with the waiting game.