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Hi All,

Just got a proven pair of jungles. I have never bred carpets before (though I've tried). They were locking up before I got them and although I have seen no breeding activity I want to be prepared so I'm asking the experts.

How long does it take for oviposition after a successful breeding?

What is the correct temp and humidity% to incubate and how long does incubation take?

Attached is a pic the previous owner sent me of one of their last years offspring, as you can imagine I'm excited to see if I get eggs!

(Bobby, hope you don't mind I borrowed the pic) ...Oh and for those interested in a great breeder of arboreals, Bobby Pruett of Arboreals Etc is as good as they get. Thanks.

Bryan

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"Umm Marge, did you find my snake farm? I'm going to farm and sell snakes"- homer simpson

The female Jungle will shed approx. 19-20 days after she ovulates -- this is known as her pre-lay shed. Oviposition normally takes place between 20-30 days after that. I incubate my eggs at about 89.5 degrees, and it takes between 50-60 days for them to hatch. I would recommend picking up a copy of either the Barkers book (Pythons of the World, Australia), or Marzecs book (The Reproductive Husbandry of Pythons & Boas). They will help answer most all of your questions.

Hope this helps & good luck with your breeding projects!
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Will Leary
Reptilicus Reptiles

Thanks Will!

I actually have both of those books, but cannot seem to find the one (Pythons of the world) and thought the other (marzek) may have been outdated. I have an incubator on order and will set up asap with your recommended temps. I just got this pair last week but the female already looks "filled out" posteriorly. Fingers crossed and thanks again for the info!

Bryan
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"Umm Marge, did you find my snake farm? I'm going to farm and sell snakes"- homer simpson

Bryan,

More precisely, my incubation temps sit between 88.7 & 89.5. I wouldn't exceed 90 degrees. See if you can find your POW book, because it has tons of great info.
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Will Leary
Reptilicus Reptiles