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I've bred several species of reptiles, but this is my first year breeding boas. Or trying, anyway! I'm hoping my Hog Islands will take to it this year. Both are old enough, so, I've got my fingers crossed!

My question is-
When do you guys pair your boas up?

Both my male and female have been fed heavy this summer, and both are in prime breeding condition. My female especially is perfectly plump, and ready to go.

I started dropping nights down to the upper 70s, and I'll be taking the divider out of my 6ft Boaphile to introduce them, but, what date should I really do this?

Any other tips for a first time boa breeder are appreciated as well! Also, I've been hearing mixed things- should I quit feeding them when I introduce them, or should I keep feeding until they quit on their own?

thanks,
Ronnie Nocera

I paired my boas up at the beginning of Sept. I keep my boas "warm". There's no night time drop in temps. I have the hot spot at 89 and plan to raise it higher. I raise it a degree every week or so. I'll top the hot spot off at 94. That's the temp they use for gestation. The cool end is at 80 to 82. I keep the snake room between 80 and 85.

So far, I have one boa that's had her pre-ov swell. I expect to see an ovulation out of her in the next couple of weeks. I'm only breeding 2 boas this year.

I continue to feed, clean my boas. I have to seperate them for feeding. I have to remove them from their cage for cleaning. I change the water daily. Nothing discourages them from breeding. My boas seem to breed well at higher temps.

I guess different methods work for different situations.

Thanks for the info! I guess I'll start pairing them up together now, then!

Ronnie Nocera

>>I paired my boas up at the beginning of Sept. I keep my boas "warm". There's no night time drop in temps. I have the hot spot at 89 and plan to raise it higher. I raise it a degree every week or so. I'll top the hot spot off at 94. That's the temp they use for gestation. The cool end is at 80 to 82. I keep the snake room between 80 and 85.
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>>So far, I have one boa that's had her pre-ov swell. I expect to see an ovulation out of her in the next couple of weeks. I'm only breeding 2 boas this year.
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>>I continue to feed, clean my boas. I have to seperate them for feeding. I have to remove them from their cage for cleaning. I change the water daily. Nothing discourages them from breeding. My boas seem to breed well at higher temps.
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>>I guess different methods work for different situations.