Re: Breeding

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Posted by Carl on September 24, 2001 at 12:56:43:

In Reply to: Re: Breeding posted by Fred Albury on September 23, 2001 at 17:50:44:

: :
: : Your best bet is to simulate a Florida winter, with nightime drops in the upper 50's to low 60's. Daytime highs can still get (for a short period) to the upper 70's or even low 80's
: : (they will enjoy basking during this time)

: : There are some really good care sheets out there...Doug Taylor has a great one that details breeding methods.

: : Good Luck
: : Dean
Thanks for all your advice guys...Fred I'll go with you about the retained sperm and delayed fertization thing..I'll do my best and keep you updated this winter...Carl

: Carl,

: The first thing to consider is the females age, length and bodyweight. If she is underweight or to young( 2 yrs old) then it is best to wait a year.
: I find that a nightime drop down to 65 degrees can trigger breding. I have seen breeders maintain these animals at 50-60 degrees for prolonged periods of time(nightime drop), I have also seen these same breeders suffer the misfortune of respiratory disease in their snakes.
: I recommend opening the windows, at night, especially when the barometric pressure drops. As for the decrease in temps affecting the fertility level, due to retained sperm, I wouldnt bet on it.

: Fred

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: : : : : : Your best bet is to simulate a Florida winter, with nightime drops in the upper 50's to low 60's. Daytime highs can still get (for a short period) to the upper 70's or even low 80's : : : (they will enjoy basking during this time) : : : There are some really good care sheets out there...Doug Taylor has a great one that details breeding methods. : : : Good Luck : : : Dean : Thanks for all your advice guys...Fred I'll go with you about the retained sperm and delayed fertization thing..I'll do my best and keep you updated this winter...Carl : : Carl, : : The first thing to consider is the females age, length and bodyweight. If she is underweight or to young( 2 yrs old) then it is best to wait a year. : : I find that a nightime drop down to 65 degrees can trigger breding. I have seen breeders maintain these animals at 50-60 degrees for prolonged periods of time(nightime drop), I have also seen these same breeders suffer the misfortune of respiratory disease in their snakes. : : I recommend opening the windows, at night, especially when the barometric pressure drops. As for the decrease in temps affecting the fertility level, due to retained sperm, I wouldnt bet on it. : : Fred

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