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What is the minimum weight of a breeding female?

snakekeepr2 Aug 14, 2004 07:24 PM

Can anyone tell me there experience with breeding females and what weight that can be bred at? Minimum and recomended weights if you please.

Replies (3)

PristinePythons Aug 14, 2004 08:11 PM

1000 grams is minimum, 1200 is reccomended. Many like to get them into the 1500-2k range first.

John Light
Pristine Pythons

graycat274 Aug 14, 2004 08:13 PM

I would say a minimal weight of 1200g would be ok, but it's best to wait for the 1500g mark. That should make you female about 2-3 years old.

Good luck!
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jyohe Aug 14, 2004 09:21 PM

but I prefer them a little bigger..........

oh....you mean royal pythons?..........

oh........then it would be around 1500 grams to 5 pounds........

let them go till at least 2 1/2 years of age minimum.......and then only if they are big enough.......

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