Breeding question

[dinosaurdammit]

What is the safe size/age for female boas breeding. I have a female coral albino and she is 3+ years over 5 foot and over 8 pounds. Everything I have looked into google says 3 years and up is "safe". She is swollen up like she devoured a football and when I put my male in there a few days ago due to his tank busting ( i still havent figured out why it did that and i put him in there before the swell ) they started locking up. I was excited and did some reading but I keep getting conflicting info. I want what would be safest for her but I would love to see her breed and have baby boas as well. I am trying to learn so please give me links, personal advice whatever.

[Wildside]

She's old enough. What you may be seeing is pre-ovulation swell.

[dinosaurdammit]

Originally Posted by Wildside

She's old enough. What you may be seeing is pre-ovulation swell.

I was hoping she wasnt too young, as for the swelling thats what I assumed because she hasnt eaten to make that lump and she passes stool at least once a week. She is hydrated and her enclosure stays a nice belt you in the face 90 or so degrees on the hot side with a 70% humidity. I didnt do any "cooling" My house stays above 73 at night and I dont use night lights as its warm enough. It just sorta happened. She has been in a rather foul mood lately is that the norm? Usually she is so docile and sweet and just good all around now she sees you and curses death hisses at you.

[dinosaurdammit]

Went to a friends this afternoon and she has a great camera she was able to get the colors of my snakes well. Can anyone tell me what my male is? My female is the albino. My male has some unusual markings and ive not seen another one like him







And here is both of them

[Trent]

He looks like a pretty hypo!

[dinosaurdammit]

Originally Posted by Trent

He looks like a pretty hypo!

ive always thought he was a hypo or a salmon because he does have that salmon fleshy pink on him depending on lighting, the main thing i cant understand is the orange stripes that start on his belly and jut up. Could that be passed on to offspring and if so what would a coral albino X whatever he is be?

[Trent]

Originally Posted by dinosaurdammit

ive always thought he was a hypo or a salmon because he does have that salmon fleshy pink on him depending on lighting, the main thing i cant understand is the orange stripes that start on his belly and jut up. Could that be passed on to offspring and if so what would a coral albino X whatever he is be?

The offspring would be Double het sunglow.

I have never heard of the 13 year old girl comparison...I know large scale breeders who have bred at 2 1/2 years of age..what age would that be in human years

[EmbraceCalamity]

Originally Posted by Trent

The offspring would be Double het sunglow.

I have never heard of the 13 year old girl comparison...I know large scale breeders who have bred at 2 1/2 years of age..what age would that be in human years

In fairness, you can't really use what some large scale breeders do as the best options. Many large scale operations with animals aren't in the best interest of the animals (puppy mills, racing horses as two year olds, etc.).

~Maggot

[dinosaurdammit]

Originally Posted by EmbraceCalamity

In fairness, you can't really use what some large scale breeders do as the best options. Many large scale operations with animals aren't in the best interest of the animals (puppy mills, racing horses as two year olds, etc.).

~Maggot

this is the major issue ive run into, so many people with different times/sizes. Its hard for anyone to agree on a single age/size

[poison123]

Originally Posted by EmbraceCalamity

In fairness, you can't really use what some large scale breeders do as the best options. Many large scale operations with animals aren't in the best interest of the animals (puppy mills, racing horses as two year olds, etc.).

~Maggot

i think this is the first time ive ever agreed with you and maybe the last lol

[Trent]

Originally Posted by EmbraceCalamity

In fairness, you can't really use what some large scale breeders do as the best options. Many large scale operations with animals aren't in the best interest of the animals (puppy mills, racing horses as two year olds, etc.).

~Maggot

Never said it was the best option...

I was making fun of the 13 year old girl idea!

[Terranaut]

I would definately wait another year. At 3 she is like a 13 yr old girl. Capable but not 100% ready. The male sure. You want to make sunglows? I would seriously wait another year because young females can potentialy die from being bred to young. I have also heard that a female should be 10lbs minimum. My boas are currently locking like mad so we shall see if the info I have gathered is accurate in a few months.
My female is 4+yrs and about 18 lbs. I tried last year and she did not become gravid for which I was greatful after talking with a boa breeder at an expo who told me the 13 yr old girl bit.
So yeah. Another year would be best.

[Lankyrob]

Seeing that picture could i just suggest you take a look at this thread http://www.ssnakess.com/forums/gener...ound-neck.html

[KORBIN5895]

She is definitely old enough but it really is more about a healthy weigh. I think she maybe a little thin but in all honesty it is too late now.

If you want good boa info I recommend pestering Trent or Jay ( if he pops in).

[Wildside]

If he's het for albino you are gonna get some sweet looking sunglows.