I've got some yearlings so hopefully after about a year and a half they are able to breed.
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How old before male black bloods are ready to breed and red blood males?
fishkiller
Jun 27, 2003 03:12 AM
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snakespeed
Jun 29, 2003 07:06 PM
Breeding readiness is attributed to size more than anything else, but the general rule of thumb is 3-4 years for males and 4-5 for females. some breeders power feed to gain breeding size, feeding every 4-5 days, in which case your bloods would reach breeding size sooner. This however is not good for your snakes in the long run, as it can lead to health problems and a shortened life expectancy. I would suggest feeding weekly and putting breeding pairs together no sooner than 2 years old and see if anything happens, then separating them and trying again the next season.
