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I dont get the process in which ovulation is needed,does she need to ovulate to be come gravid..?do they need to mate during ovulation or after it or what?Im just confused because Ive heard different things and im just trying to clarify it.Im looking to breed this season so i need to know this section of it.thanks for the help.

Mike
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"Never insult an Alligator until you have crossed the river"-oriental proverb

Yes, they need to ovulate to become gravid. I believe, (and may well be wrong) that ovulation is the act of moving the ovum to the fertalization chamber (so to speak). After which the fertalized ovum will spread through out the body for gestation.

Timing is a harder one to pin point IMO, cuz i have read reports of Boa retaining sperm. I know of one such case where a boa bacame gravid after 23 months of not being with a male.
Whether or not she can become gravid after ovulation in the same season, I do not know.

Hope that helps some.
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so is the goal to get them the breed BEFORE or AFTER ovulation?
Thanks fot the help.

Mike
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R.I.P Steve Irwin aka Crocodile Hunter

"Never insult an Alligator until you have crossed the river"-oriental proverb

If the eggs dont drop there wont be any to fertilize,so the latter applies.

M/

>>so is the goal to get them the breed BEFORE or AFTER ovulation?
>>Thanks fot the help.
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>>Mike
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>>R.I.P Steve Irwin aka Crocodile Hunter
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>>"Never insult an Alligator until you have crossed the river"-oriental proverb

Here's my understanding -

When initially the male is put with a female, his courting behavior can STIMULATE her to ovulate. They may mate before ovulation happens, but sometimes a female can ovulate without a male even being around. I think the male needs to be left with the female for at least a few weeks after ovulation to make sure enough sperm gets deposited/retained.

But it is difficult to tell if the order matters! It depends a lot on the female, and the situation, and how much sperm has been deposited.

Welcome to the confusing world of boa breeding! When I tell friends/relatives that I'm trying to breed my snakes, they ask a few questions, but usually they end up more confused than before they asked! Heh.
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