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Some more Questions that could.....

SickPyth7

SickPyth7

Snakes
Questions that could use some answering:

1) Some of my females are just coming into two years of age and I'm trying to breed them. The problem is...the females are running like crazy from the males. Why is that and am I doing something wrong???

2) What is the average weight in grams in which a female is ready to breed?

3) I have witnessed some breeding already and I'm just wondering how long a female will continue to feed weekly before she shuts down and shows signs of ovulation?

Everyones personal opinions are greatly appreciated!

Thanks
 
I thought the general rule for female's was...three years, three feet and three hundred grams. And the three hundreds grams was the most important of the three.
 
1) So long as the female is feeding well and is 300g+ and 3 feet+ then 2 years old is OK to start introducing her to a mate. If she seems quite irritated by his presence and tries to get away a lot that could mean she's not ready. Give her 2 more months and try again. Don't try all the time because it could just keep stressing her and give her a bad attitude towards mating. When she's ready she'll be receptive.

2) Females have been known to breed sooner than 300g but it's a risk I'm sure you don't want to take as there is an increased risk of complications including death...Stick to 300g.

3) The female shouldn't stop eating because she's ovulating. SHe should keep eating through this period as her body is telling her to stock up on as much energy as she can for her eggs. Some females will go off food weeks before their pre-lay shed and some will accept food right up to lay-day. The usual is somewhere just before the pre-lay shed.

I hope this info helped.
 
Ok heres what I have...tell me what you think:

2003 Okeetee (Abbott's).........676 grams

2004 Hypo...........................491 grams

2002 Normal........................591 grams (Proven)

2001 Caramel......................472 grams (Proven)

2004 Hypo Stripe.................383 grams (she has already allowed a male to

breed her several times!!!)

I have alot of other 2004 females that clearly exceed 300 grams but
are only two years and roughly 2 1/2 feet in left, give them another year?
 
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