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HappyHillbilly
at Mon Nov 20 19:31:55 2006 [ Email Message ] [ Show All Posts by HappyHillbilly ]
Actually, my previous post could be misleading but I didn't mean for it to be.
I prefer a more natural approach but the techniques I mentioned can be used to speed things up or for those that need coaxing. Follow the typical pattern of allowing temps to drop and shortening photoperiod for 2 - 4 weeks prior. Some people will mist more often than usual throughout this period but I wait until the last week. The slow stroking in a tub of water, with extra attention to the cloaca area, has really made a difference most of the time.
To be perfectly honest, I'm not a full-time breeder and by far not an expert. I only breed every now & then but this has worked for me, with different species. There's not much money to be made in breeding but the satisfaction of accomplishment and experience is worth its weight in gold.
Strong arguments can be made as for whether or not they should be handled and I do agree that there's less of a chance of interrupting breeding if they're not handled.
However, if the snakes are handled frequently prior to breeding, as in this case and mine, as long as there's not an obvious interruption, I say handle them, they're used to it.
Take care & good luck!
Mike
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RE: Breeding Pets - HappyHillbilly, Mon Nov 20 19:31:55 2006