As far as I know, it's not important at all... Ball pythons are from equitorial Africa, as in right on the equator.... Their day length doesn't vary by more the a 1/2 an hour all year long. Not to mention the fact that they are a primarily nocturnal animal. I've never understood why people think that a variable day/night cycle is important in an animal that doesn't get one in their native habitat.

Mark



>>Im having a hard time controlling my light cycle for my pair of BPs
>>They seem to be hooking up quite abit. But I was just wondering how if my chances were still good with out being able to give them 13- 14 hours of night time. I have witnessed my male hooked up with the female on several ocassions,more than once a day on seperate ocassions.

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