I had mentioned that we did not have an ultrasound machine at the time. That statement was in reference to us not knowing at the time what we do now about follicular development in relation to age.

A couple of years ago, I was under the impression that size was more important than age. However, I quickly learned the opposite after we started breeding our boas. Also, with the use of our ultrasound machine, I am able to see just how important age is in follicular development and size. I have seen plenty of 3 to 4 year old females in the 6 to 7 feet long range that you would think are in their prime for breeding have tiny follicles that don't develop at all because the animals just aren't quite sexually mature yet.

Anyways, I just wanted to elaborate on that statement.

Thanks,
Celia

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