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How long do you leave your males in with the female? As long as there is copulation? These 2 have been going at it off and on for over a month. I take him out after about 3 days and then return him about a week and a half later. Are the other copulations really needed, or are they just having a good time?LOL

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Allison Maynard

I'd keep putting them together once every couple of weeks or so through March. That's probably overkill, however, unless you have ten other females to breed him to, it won't hurt. In general, I'd say it is too early to stop breeding.

Good luck and congrats!

Christy

unless you have an ultrasound or you catch her marking her calendar
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Jay A. Martin
Jay Martin Reptiles

Awww - but then does it really matter - I mean these animals are presumed to be able to retain viable sperm for at least one if not more seasons. If they breed heavily in the beginning of the season shouldn't that be enough?

LOL -just playing devils advocate - I defer to those that know...
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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

This year, I had a female lay nine eggs: 2 were slugs, the others looked nice and white and plump. None showed veining. Only one lived. I'm convinced the eggs were not fertilized. Breed, breed, breed! And when you think you are done, breed again!
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Jay A. Martin
Jay Martin Reptiles