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Hello all, I am new to alterna, although I have kept snakes for many years.
Can anyone tell me if mine is the right size to breed?
I have one female 75 centimeters in length (about 4ft,4inches) and she weighs 166 grams, she is probably 3 years old by now.

Since I am in the southern hemisphere, spring has just begun so this information is important to me right now,
Thanks to all, I enjoy reading the postings
David

75 centimeters is just under 30 inches. 166 grams sounds a little on the thin side to me. You need to put some serious food to that girl unless there is a typo in there somewhere.

Post a photo in your hand for reference.

>>Hello all, I am new to alterna, although I have kept snakes for many years.
>>Can anyone tell me if mine is the right size to breed?
>>I have one female 75 centimeters in length (about 4ft,4inches) and she weighs 166 grams, she is probably 3 years old by now.
>>
>>Since I am in the southern hemisphere, spring has just begun so this information is important to me right now,
>>Thanks to all, I enjoy reading the postings
>>David
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Thank you Joe, I will take the photo and post it tonight

David

Joe, here is a photo of the female.
What do you think?

What is a reasonable length/weight of a female for a first breeding to make sure there are no problems like egg binding?

thanks a lot,
David

She is a very clean blairs. Good looking snake. She looks to be in good weight to me.

Chris Drake

Thanks to both for the input!
I look forward to work with my small group of these beautiful snakes.

David