Hmmmmmmmm...

[JGAust]

What if I bred my breeding pair. Then they had 7 babies, Then I picked out the best girl and the best boy. Could I pair them up. ( Even if they are related) Of course I would have two wait about two years

 

[PtDnsr]

Of course I would have two wait about two years

Three years for the female.

~Katie

 

[Jimmyman28]

I think that would be getting to close to the gene pool. You may have some babys with 2 head or 2 bodys or regualrs. You can gamble and do it if you want. I would never do it though, but that's just me.

 

[diamondlil]

You may have some babys with 2 head or 2 bodys or regualrs.

:roflmao: :roflmao: :roflmao:

 

[Jimmyman28]

woops for got spell check :awcrap: :twohammer :twohammer

 

[Silt]

I think that would be getting to close to the gene pool. You may have some babys with 2 head or 2 bodys or regualrs. You can gamble and do it if you want. I would never do it though, but that's just me.

Actually, it's very uncommon for that to happen if it's within the first couple generations of inbreeding. I believe that once you get to the fourth or fifth generation, there is a slightly higher chance of smaller hatchlings, possible feeding problems with some of the neonates, etc.


Below is a link to a discussion regarding this subject. Feel free to browse through it as it contains some very good information from reputable sources (reputable, in this case, meaning various breeders having first-hand experience). It's definately worth reading, in my opinion.

http://www.cornsnakes.com/forums/showthread.php?t=40667&page=1&pp=10

Lisa

 

[Susan]

Line breeding is a common occurance with cornsnakes. If related snakes weren't paired, we wouldn't have all the morphs that we do. As already mentioned, you don't start to see the negative effects until several generations have been inbred. Most breeders that need to line breed to get a certain gene combo or selectively bred look will often add a non-related snake into the mix every so often.

 

[SnakeAround]

Three years for the female.

~Katie

I think that most breeders would say minimum age is not the most rigid factor to decide if a female is ready... length and weight are more important if I remember right... I know there is the 3 feet, 3 years, 300 gram rule but to me it means a female would not necessarily have to be 3 year if she is 3 feet and/or 300 grams.....

 

[PtDnsr]

I know that size is more important of a factor but looking through the posters history I thought it was best to stress the three year part

~Katie

 

[SnakeAround]

I know that size is more important of a factor but looking through the posters history I thought it was best to stress the three year part

~Katie

Ok, that's a good point!

 

[MegF.]

I had two year olds that were well over 300 grams but I still wouldn't breed them until they are 3. I think it's important that they are fully mature to avoid stress on the female and I think ensure longer lifespan.

 

[cornsnakekid92]

What if I bred my breeding pair. Then they had 7 babies, Then I picked out the best girl and the best boy. Could I pair them up. ( Even if they are related) Of course I would have two wait about two years

Yes you could breed them, but what is with 7 babies?

 

[Silt]

Yes you could breed them, but what is with 7 babies?

I believe he's speaking hypothetically...

Lisa