. My Black Milks are around 40 inches at 22 months of age. I am thinking they will probably not be big enough to breed next year. Perhaps the following year? Anyone know what is a good size to first breed them?
Thanks,
Jeff
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Breeding size for Black Milks?
Jeff Clark
May 25, 2003 11:54 PM
Replies (3)
pweaver
May 27, 2003 03:14 PM
I got my blacks from Guy Clark (www.kingsnake.com/whri). In an old email, he told me that black females should be at least 4' in length and of good body weight. Typically this would make them at least 30 months old.
Paul
Jeff Clark
May 28, 2003 07:55 AM
>>I got my blacks from Guy Clark (www.kingsnake.com/whri). In an old email, he told me that black females should be at least 4' in length and of good body weight. Typically this would make them at least 30 months old.
>>Paul
gila7150
May 27, 2003 11:08 PM
Every gaigeae breeder I've talked to has recommended waiting till these guys are 3 years old before breeding them. Breeding at a younger age will increase the risks of low fertility and egg binding. They have pretty large eggs. 48" would be the minimum size that I would consider breeding them. My breeders are CB97 and are a little over 5'.
Good luck,
Chris
