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Im having a hard time controlling my light cycle for my pair of BPs
They seem to be hooking up quite abit. But I was just wondering how if my chances were still good with out being able to give them 13- 14 hours of night time. I have witnessed my male hooked up with the female on several ocassions,more than once a day on seperate ocassions.

As far as I know, it's not important at all... Ball pythons are from equitorial Africa, as in right on the equator.... Their day length doesn't vary by more the a 1/2 an hour all year long. Not to mention the fact that they are a primarily nocturnal animal. I've never understood why people think that a variable day/night cycle is important in an animal that doesn't get one in their native habitat.

Mark

>>Im having a hard time controlling my light cycle for my pair of BPs
>>They seem to be hooking up quite abit. But I was just wondering how if my chances were still good with out being able to give them 13- 14 hours of night time. I have witnessed my male hooked up with the female on several ocassions,more than once a day on seperate ocassions.

Thanks. after reading a few posts , Ive started to think maybe these snakes will reproduce if they are going to and wont if they dont desire too. I think alot of people of so much money invested that they want to try everything that is possible to get babies. Then again I could be far off Im in no way of an expert. Ive readquite a few posts where these snakes have reproduced w/out intention of breeding by the keeper.
Lee

I think the only control we really have is simply to keep them healthy(fed well), and warm (proper temps). Humidity also plays a part. They tend, in the wild at least, to lay during the rainy season. I know in my case lighting doesn't come into play much. I use a red incandesant bulb 24/7 and they still foolin' around, and I've had good clutches in the past. Just my 2 cents worth.

Quig