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Corn/Rat Snake hybrid breeding?

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MelissaGray

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Hi, just joined because I have some snake issues I may need help with. I have never had to deal with breeding reptiles as of yet but apparently I may need to learn now. LOL, I have two snakes, they are both a hybrid of Rocky Mountain rat snake (father) and I believe a Snow Corn Snake (mother). Yes they are brother and sister from the same clutch, yes they have been in the tank together from the beginning of their time together. No, they don't show any aggression towards us or each other, so far. Well, the other night they apparently starting mating. :uhoh: So, now I put the tub of spahgum moss (slightly damp) in the tank. They are in a 20 gallon long right now. I have their 40 gallon reptile breeder tank just about ready. Is it an issue to interrupt the breeding process so I can move them? Wasn't really prepared for this yet, I was expecting next year. What do I need to know to make this happen right? Husband will be distraught if we lose a whole clutch from our ignorance.
 
Hold old and how big (weight) are these snakes? (specifically the female)

I wouldn't think the tank change would do much harm... but I'd be more concerned about the female if it is not at a 'safe' size and muscle tone for breeding/laying.
 
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They should be right at 2 years old. I'm not sure of the weight though. They are both appx 3 feet in length and about 1/2 to 3/4 inch thick. Hope that helps lol. I haven't taken them to the vet, never needed to. I have a scale but not sure how to get them to stay on it
 
I would take a plastic bin and place it on the scale first, digital scales have a feature that allows you to zero them. After this you can place the snake on and have just the weight of the snake. Or you can place the bin on, write down it's weight, then place the snake in, and subtract the weight of the bin from that.

A word of advice, do not house snakes together. Unexpected breedings like this can occur and it can happen at any time. What if you suddenly had medical bills just before it happened or something? Then you'd have to freeze the eggs, assuming the female had a healthy laying. If she doesn't, you could have vet bills on your hands.

Not to mention the mental stress of being housed together. Snakes are solitary animals and therefore should be housed separately. To keep them together is dangerous, and be downright deadly in some cases. There is the risk of cannibalism, regurgitation, general stress, catching illness because of all the stress. And if one gets sick both get sick. And if one regurges you'll never know which one it was.

For their safety I suggest keeping them separate. :)
 
If I were you I would put the female in the 40 and leave the male in the 20. Then no more risks of further breeding. Then pray a clutch does not result. It takes a lot to prepare for baby snakes. Also if you do go ahead and hatch any eggs be prepared to keep the babies. Market has been slow lately and while tons of people will say they want one, but few if any will still be around when time comes to pick them up.
 
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