Grow Faster, Breed Sooner? (NOT POWER FEEDING)

[Bogertophis]

Do we know what their feeding frequency is in the wild? ...Why does he only do it on males and only until breeding size if he truly thinks it's so safe and healthy for them? ...

In the wild it comes down to luck, & I'm pretty sure that many snakes wouldn't turn down small frequent meals- I just don't think many get the option.

Breeding is much easier on the males body than on females. I personally never bred any snakes younger than 4 years...it only makes sense for the female's body to be bigger & better developed before producing eggs (or having live neonates, for those species that do). I believe Wilbanks said he waits 2-3 years at least, which is typical for those in the business.