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i was wondering how precise u got to be....like if i was to manual set my temps everynight...would it matter if i dropped it at the same time everynight...and raise it at the same time every morning.....because i work and i dont get home at the same time everyday....and i dont have the funds for a herpstat themostat yet....but if im late it would prolly only vary w/in a few hours.....thanx for any advice in advance....

Hard to say. Some people believe temps have little to do with it. Personally, I think it's a combination of things. If you are and hour off here and there, I don't think it would be an issue.
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Jay A. Martin
Jay Martin Reptiles

I use Rancos, and I change them manually.

I am consistant at the morning changing times, but the night changes vary if I'm not home.

I havn't had any problems.

TomChambers

I've found this website to be very helpful. Mark and Jayne Mandic are from Canada and they have some great breeding tips.

http://www.ballpython.ca/gallery/breeding.html

Good luck,

Alan

Last year my snakes bred without any temperature or light variations - this year I'm not planning on doing my temp drop until November first - but I already have snakes that have gone off feed and have started to breed. I think the best you can do is try to mimic the change in season and the rest is up to them - they have an uncanny way of cycling themselves sometimes.
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Tosha

"Nihil facimus sed id bene facimus"

7.33.0 Ball Python (Harry and Fluffy and gang)
1.0.0 Angolan Python (Anakin Skywalker)
0.0.1 Green Tree Python (Verdi - yeah I know but my kids love the book)
0.2.0 Feline (Pippen and Pandora)
0.0.1 Desert Tortoise (Pope John Paul aka JP )
2.2.1 Fish (1,2,3,4)
0.0.2 frogs rescued from pool skimmer

I have several snakes that have been incredible feeders all year that have been off feed for about a month. I haven't worried about it or anything, but I haven't changed the temps or lighting. Hearing about last year for you, what would I need to do (vs. what is just done b/c everyone else does it)regarding lighting and heat?
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Isn't it cooler that serpent's don't walk anymore?
(Genesis 3:14)

I only bred two males to one female last year - so I probably don't have the best breeding advice - it was mostly just an experiment that ended up being a wonderful experience.

As I said I didn't change anything by way of temps, lighting or feeding. The one older male had started refusing some feedings but the female and younger male continued eating every week like always and then the female stopped eating and I assumed that it took. I honestly had no clue as to if she would become gravid or even ovulate - until I saw her do it. It seemed like everyone kept saying how hard it was and how everything had to be so perfect - and since it was sooo not that way for me - I'd assumed it wasn't going to work.

I would think that if you are planning on breeding them - then the optimal way to do it would be to include the temp drop and the adjust their lighting. After all that seems to be what works best for those that have been doing it for much longer than I have.

Sorry I don't have any better advice.
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Tosha

"Nihil facimus sed id bene facimus"

7.33.0 Ball Python (Harry and Fluffy and gang)
1.0.0 Angolan Python (Anakin Skywalker)
0.0.1 Green Tree Python (Verdi - yeah I know but my kids love the book)
0.2.0 Feline (Pippen and Pandora)
0.0.1 Desert Tortoise (Pope John Paul aka JP )
2.2.1 Fish (1,2,3,4)
0.0.2 frogs rescued from pool skimmer

I just spoke with another breeder today, and both he and another guy he works closely with keep their temps, lighting, etc. going all the same throughout the year. He said they have great success that way...sounds like your experiment was how they always do it.
jeremy
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Isn't it cooler that serpent's don't walk anymore?
(Genesis 3:14)