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At what age can I use a male for breeding???

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andys999

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I have heard that male corns are fertile from a very early age.
At what age do people usually use their males for breeding?

also, what would be the consequences of using a large yearling male? Would he just not be interested, or would he be infertile??
Any ideas appreciated

Cheers

Andy
 
Well it doesn't really matter that much if you are talking about males. They can breed whenevery they want to, as long as the female allows him to do it and that the little guy is also interested and not scared to death. Since they are not the one carrying the eggs and laying them. It doesn't hurt that much to let them breed when they are small. But then the fertility rate might be lower compared to larger adult males. But other than that there isnt much of a difference.

Good Luck and happy Herping!
 
Most people start at the earliest- 2 years

Younger corns may not be as fertile and they may not be interested. I don't really think it could hurt to try as long as he's around 30 inches give or take a few. I have however heard that breeding animals have shorter lifespans than those that don't. I'm not sure if this applies to males or not.

Good luck!
 
2 of mine are just under 2 years old. My little sunglow REALLY knows how to put the moves on the ladies.
 
andys999 said:
I have heard that male corns are fertile from a very early age.
At what age do people usually use their males for breeding?

also, what would be the consequences of using a large yearling male? Would he just not be interested, or would he be infertile??
Any ideas appreciated

Cheers

Andy
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I've bred males at one year and about 100 grams. Results may vary. Two to three year old males between 200 and 300 grams get the job done pretty consistently.

Chris O
 
I had an accidental mating a few years ago using an 80 gram male.. 100% hatch rate aswell..
The smallest I have used this year was 140 gram male, 2007.. I have used other bigger ones that have, not yet done the business.. but the 140 gram boy has, his wifey has just had a pre lay today.
 
I've certainly heard of an accidental mating with a 10 month old male that resulted in a fertile clutch. It's more the size difference that I'd be worried about with younger males.
 
You know, I prefer waiting, no need to rush things with a snake. Still follow the standard rules of the 3s. 3 years, 3 feet, 300 grams.
 
Chris Olson said:
I've bred males at one year and about 100 grams. Results may vary. Two to three year old males between 200 and 300 grams get the job done pretty consistently.

Chris O
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I've breed 100 grams males with great results, given they were only with 1 or 2 females and not the 3 to 4 most of the big boys get.

tricksterpup said:
Personally, I like doing this with all my snakes. I think Age and Size does matter. No need to stress out and try breeding at to early of an age.
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From what I've seen NOT breeding males stresses them out more than breeding them. ;)
 
carol said:
I've breed 100 grams males with great results, given they were only with 1 or 2 females and not the 3 to 4 most of the big boys get.
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I agree with that. My experiences with males that small have been about 50/50. Half the time they haven't seemed interested....but when they have been I've had good results.

Chris O
 
Yes, I should have clarified... when they have been willing I've had good results. There are definitely some boys that don't figure it out until the following year.
 
i find that my males actually get stressed if they DONT get a partner.. i cant see how a male would get stressed by being with a female at all..
the rule or 3 is a good guide, but certianly not something i go by myself.. there aremany other factors which for me lead younger females and smaller females to bree successflly, and at times, bigger ones not too as they are not ready.
its something i guess each person learns with experience what you can and cant do, what you should and shouldnt do i suppose.
 
carol said:
Yes, I should have clarified... when they have been willing I've had good results. There are definitely some boys that don't figure it out until the following year.
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What results have you had more relative to age?

Chris O
 
Well I've had some 100 gram males that just did not know what to do, but with those that went for it, I've had great fertility. That being said, I only use these males on one or two females. I haven't tried breeding them to more than that yet. Although I may have a couple that have 3 to cover this year. We'll see how it goes!
 
Slightly different question

Cornsnake124 said:
I thought the 3 rule was for females?
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I saw someone selling a female "proven" breeder that was only an '07, this last year was the only year she had bred. So if you know what you are doing & the snake is big enough, is that okay, or still something that should not be done at all?
 
I haven't noticed if it age or size......and I'm wondering. Does the 18 month 100 gram boy get the job done more or less than say the 125 gram 12 month old? If anyone has any documentation, please share...

Chris O
 
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