I have a hypo boa that's about 3 to 3 1/2 feet long and eating small rats. I believe he is coming up on two years old, I have not been power feeding and kind of taking him slow. My question is, would he be ready to breed this season? Or is he still too small? are there any signs that I would be able to see that he is mature enough? Any info is appreciated. Thanks.
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Male breeding size/weight?
Cyn
Nov 11, 2007 04:30 PM
Replies (4)
jscrick
Nov 11, 2007 05:29 PM
1) Try him and see how he behaves. Keep an eye on him.
2) His body/tail should have a noticable constriction at the vent.
In other words, his body should taper at a certain rate up to his vent. Then it should widen again somewhat, before tapering to the end.
jsc
strictly4fun
Nov 11, 2007 05:45 PM
I have no experience in breeding but he sounds a little on the small side but if you want to try him then try him but you run the risk of slugs and if he is ready he will be leaving "sperm plugs" all over his cage letting you know he wants some
just my .02
Bob
Lorddreyfus
Nov 12, 2007 11:16 AM
The male is "borderline". Not much help is it? If he is truly 24 months old at this time rather than being 2 next summer then you have a decent shot. Age is more important than size.
I'm in exactly the same boat with a small hypo male of my own. I decided to let him try. He is locking up with and courting his female, but I won't know if it worked for a while yet.
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Cyn
Nov 12, 2007 03:52 PM
Here is a pic of him. The date on the picture is wrong, it was taken September 14th of this year. The towel next to him is a wash cloth that he likes to use as a hide. I think to be on the safe side I might throw him in with a female next season rather than rush him for this season and bomb out. Thanks for the input everyone.
