I just love 800g females!

[JASBALLS]

I think the point Jas is making is age. Some animals just dont get as big as others, some get way bigger. If you see an animal is staying at a certain wieght after X amount of years, thats probably as big as she is gonna get. Not all BP's are gonna reach 4000 grams.

Now if the snake is a poor eater and isn't growing than that is not a good canidate for breeding.

Thats how I hear it.

Thats right Raul, If she wasnt ready why would she breed and give me eggs? Must be my poor judgement call?? LOL..

[monk90222]

But I'm just a poser anyway..

Hi Ralphie!!

Classic!

[JASBALLS]

Classic!

Shhh He is watching me!

[sg1trogdor]

I was to understand that they should be around 1200 grams. thats what i as told by people on these forums. Not saying you cantdo it earlier but i thought it wasnt safe for the animal. Oh well I was misinformed i guess. Well good luck on the projects and make sure to post lots of pics of those little babies when they hatch. I love baby bp's

[JASBALLS]

I was to understand that they should be around 1200 grams. thats what i as told by people on these forums. Not saying you cantdo it earlier but i thought it wasnt safe for the animal. Oh well I was misinformed i guess. Well good luck on the projects and make sure to post lots of pics of those little babies when they hatch. I love baby bp's

Yea, Some people arent caught up with the facts.. It takes years to write a book. Only 5 minutes to pair up some snakes! Books Suck!! LOL..

[sg1trogdor]

Yea, Some people arent caught up with the facts.. It takes years to write a book. Only 5 minutes to pair up some snakes! Books Suck!! LOL..

lol I hear that i was thinking about trying my hand at breeding this year. My females 1100 grams and growing like a weed lol.

[rabernet]

Yea, Some people arent caught up with the facts.. It takes years to write a book. Only 5 minutes to pair up some snakes! Books Suck!! LOL..

On the contrary - I think books, especially Kevin's and the Barker's are good guidelines for those without a lot personal experience to go on. As a new breeder, I know that I'd prefer to err on the side of caution, because I don't have the experience that you do under my belt. In the next few years, with more experience and all the "first" hurdles of my first year breeding behind me, I'll feel more comfortable in being able to better read my animals and maybe breed lighter.

[starmom]

On the contrary - I think books, especially Kevin's and the Barker's are good guidelines for those without a lot personal experience to go on. As a new breeder, I know that I'd prefer to err on the side of caution, because I don't have the experience that you do under my belt. In the next few years, with more experience and all the "first" hurdles of my first year breeding behind me, I'll feel more comfortable in being able to better read my animals and maybe breed lighter.

[JASBALLS]

On the contrary - I think books, especially Kevin's and the Barker's are good guidelines for those without a lot personal experience to go on. As a new breeder, I know that I'd prefer to err on the side of caution, because I don't have the experience that you do under my belt. In the next few years, with more experience and all the "first" hurdles of my first year breeding behind me, I'll feel more comfortable in being able to better read my animals and maybe breed lighter.

What ever floats your boat!

[Rapture]

Here I go posting my HUMBLE opinion again...

I think that with all the threads on all the forums and all the chapters in all the books that say a female should be __ years old and _____ grams before breeding (usually the third winter and 1500 grams), there shouldn't be much harm in a few threads made by John about breeding smaller animals. Even novices are perfectly capable of gathering information from many sources and weighing the advantages and disadvantages before deciding what to do with their animals.