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I have heard that if move during the winter, that there is a very good chance that you wont get any babies the following spring? IS that true? I was going to have my buddy send some boas my way to breed at my place, but will that screw them up?

If they are not breeding right now, meaning you'll have to split them up, or if the female is not gravid during shipments, I don't see how or why...
lots of people I know wait until winter to buy and receive a few large females to breed.
you should be fine, in my opinion.
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Thanks and take care - Joe Rollo
'Tis not the stongest of the species that will eventually survive, nor the most intelligent, but the one most responsive to change' Charles Darwin

I am not sure there is an exact science to it. With that said, in more cases than not, it will have a end result of no copulation. Snakes really do get uptight and whatnot when moved (I am assuming you are talking about shipping them?) and really need to be acclimated to their home.
The female is the one that most worry about. That is why people introduce the male to the female, so she does not have to be moved. Now if you are talking a local move, you sure could try. Make it as quick as possible and try not to "disturb" them any more thant he move will do on it's own.
Some people get lucky and bring in snakes and get them to breed for them. Like I said, I do not think it is an exact thing, just on average not a very profitable/lucrative thing.
Best of luck with them!
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Brian Oakley
Phoenix, Arizona
BrianOakley@cox.net

Well, here's my take on it. I moved from Florida to Illinois last DECEMBER. I produced boas and pythons after the move. Yes, you can still produce after moving. Yes, you may NOT produce after moving them. Like Brian said, there is nothing exact, and you'd probably be better off not moving them, but at the same time you can still be successful if you do move them. Just use all precautions when shipping this time of year. Best of luck to you. Take care!

Paul