wondering about breeding rainbow boas...

[Jamie]

is there an age or weight that is kind of a guideline...like 1500 grams for ball pythons. any info about breeding these snakes will be great. Thanks

[Linds]

Im assuming you are referring to Brazilian Rainbows? If so, then the <U>minimum</u> weight/size for females is 2.5 years of age, 5.5 feet, and 3.5+ pounds. Males should be 5 feet and 2.75 pounds, though many are this size at 30 months, they usually wont breed until the next year. Both parties need to be in optimum health as breeding takes alot out of them.

[Jeff_Favelle]

If you are rasing a hatchling, I'd totally agree with what Linds outlined. But Rainbows, like humans, are animals. And animals come in a ton of shapes and sizes, even within the species concept. That's like saying a human female can't have a baby unless she's 150 lbs and 5 feet, 5 inches. We both know this isn't a true statement. I've had a Rainbow that was 4 feet long have a litter of babies. Just like a 4 foot human could have a baby.

But if you're raising a CB baby, don't attempt to breed the female until the 3rd season, and the male until the 2nd season.

[Jamie]

Well that helps out a lot and yes I was refering to brazilian rainbows. I wasn't to sure about their requirement but you guys have made it much more clear. Thanks