Does breeding make snakes happier?

[DutchHerp]

Hi,

I have a male BP that I'm not planning on breeding any time soon, if ever. I also have a big male JCP that I don't want to breed...mostly because I don't have the space and money (14 yrs old, I'm just happy I can afford snakes and their caging).
So the question, does it increase their overall lifestyle?

Thanks all,

[neilgolli]

I know for a fact I would live a shorter much less content life without the opportunity to reproduce......

The desire and urge to reproduce are instinctual. I believe even females live longer life's when breed at-least a few times in there life span compared to not ever being breed. Both sexes surely can be over breed and succumb to respiratory infections or other issues that can/will shorten their life spans as well.

[DutchHerp]

I know their instinct is to breed, but in the wild only the largest male gets to breed...if my little Caesar says relatively small, his chances to breed would be slim...

[771subliminal]

you wont have to worry much your 14 now bps live 40+ yrs. b4 your bp can get to upset that it hasnt bred yet youll have the money to and prob have a handfull or two more.

[rabernet]

How do you measure happiness in a snake?

I think they'll be just fine, and you shouldn't worry if you don't intend to breed them.

[DutchHerp]

How do you measure happiness in a snake?

I would hate to stay a virgin for life...
Maybe they wanna get some