How old do ball pythons have to be too breed?
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how old do ball pythons have to be to breed?
coastalherper
Jan 11, 2004 02:49 PM
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emroul
Jan 11, 2004 07:50 PM
A good start for male ball pythons is anywhere from 500 grams and up. Every snake is different, and it all depends if he is sexually mature at this size or not. Females are a different story. I think a good "starting" or "virgin" size is 1500 grams for a four-footer. Anything longer than that, I would say 1700 grams and UP. Bigger is ALWAYS better. 
It isn't something to just jump into, do lots of LOTS of research.
Jennifer
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mykee
Jan 11, 2004 11:14 PM
Hmmm, where is it that I just read that exact response?.... Great answer though.
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Edited on January 12, 2004 at 21:54:20 by PHWyvern.
Blinky
Jan 12, 2004 11:00 AM
" I think a good "starting" or "virgin" size is 1500 grams for a four-footer."
I would never breed a 1500 gram 4' female. Do you guess in your replies, or do you really have some experiance?
emroul
Jan 12, 2004 01:23 PM
I don't feel there anything wrong with that reply. It's a general statement. What works for one, may not work for another.
Thank you.
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