is my female bp gravid yet?

rubenj2 · 07-29-11, 04:58 PM

ive been cycling my 5ft female bp with my normal and my yellow belly they lock up like crazy how long after they breed can i tell if shes gravid?and what are the signs before she starts ovulating?

stephanbakir · 07-29-11, 05:06 PM

Why would you breed your bp with a normal and a yellowbelly if shes locking with the yellowbelly? The ovulation is the main thing, you can also ultrasound, other then that idk.

rubenj2 · 07-29-11, 05:12 PM

well i didnt mean for it to happen that way i had both of them in the viv with my female and the normal was the first one to lock with her

stephanbakir · 07-29-11, 05:13 PM

The easiest way to avoid it is to not put the male you don't intend on breeding with the female.

rubenj2 · 07-29-11, 05:14 PM

about how long after they start breeding does it take for her to ovulate? do i try to feed her or what do i do next? this is my first time breeding

stephanbakir · 07-29-11, 05:18 PM

Some females will continue to eat SMALL meals while prego, most will refuse.
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Lankyrob · 07-29-11, 05:18 PM

Maybe reading some books about breeding before actually letting them breed would have been a good idea? Having two males and one female housed together is asking for trouble as the males could fight for the right to breed.

rubenj2 · 07-29-11, 05:32 PM

im not in here to be criticized im here because im seeking answeres i joined the forum because i thought it would be helpful

rubenj2 · 07-29-11, 05:49 PM

thank you stephanbakir your shared knowledge is much appreciated.

**Aaron_S** · 07-30-11, 12:50 AM

Wait, what? You came to a forum for advice but not to be criticized because you don't know what you're doing at all? Potentially risking your snakes health just so you can breed your snakes. I think Rob was right in suggesting that you did some research before you randomly put your animals together and then come here looking for answers!

When you put your own desires ahead of the health of your animals I will criticize you! You obviously don't know the first thing about this so when you decide to actually be a good keeper, come back and talk.

Dehlida · 07-30-11, 06:15 AM

Not only are you housing 2 males together which is a big no-no, but you are also housing them both with a female year round. You may not like to be critisized but when you are risking the animals saftey and health that is exactly what you are going to get. Ruben, I could care less about your feelings or your pride, I'm not here to babysit you and tell you everything will be ok. I care about the welfare of your animals- all of which you are keeping entirely wrong.

Fix your husbandry before you breed anything, read some forums and gain some knowledge. Anyone keeping ball pythons like you certainly doesn't deserve to be breeding.

Uncle_Rev · 07-30-11, 09:47 AM

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Originally Posted by rubenj2

about how long after they start breeding does it take for her to ovulate? do i try to feed her or what do i do next? this is my first time breeding

These guys (and gals) are right. Breeding with absolutely no experience, little knowledge, and far less accommodations to properly maintain the potential results is a disaster in the making of balls out proportions.

I know having your chops busted sucks, but these aren't Pokemon cards or the like to just toss in a shoe box when you lose the fancy for it.

Quite a few of these posters are offering you solid advice, take it.

NennaMeerkat · 07-30-11, 10:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Dehlida

Fix your husbandry before you breed anything, read some forums and gain some knowledge. Anyone keeping ball pythons like you certainly doesn't deserve to be breeding.

Totally this ^^^^^^^^

Not to beat a dead horse though...still it is something I don't think can be stressed enough!

rubenj2 · 07-30-11, 12:33 PM

if i was asking about all that i would have asked about all that but i wasnt maybe you all should jump off from your high horses and give somebody a lil help instead of trying to bring somebody down. My feelings aren't being hurt at all i was just hoping to get some advise instead i just found out how little bit you all actually know the only thing you all seem to know is that you cant house more than 1 male togther with a female once again thank you stephanbakir who is obviously the only knowledgeable and helpful individual in this forum. I may not know much but we all have to start somewhere im sure not one of you people were born a breeder or born with a ball python in your hand thank you all for your time.

Dehlida · 07-30-11, 01:08 PM

I'll make it simple:

1. Rehome 2 of the snakes, the female to someone experienced in keeping/breeding them- so they can actually take care of the eggs and hatchlings.
2. Fix your entire setup to be proper for ball python husbandry.
3. Read your eyes red on things on the internet.
4. Stop crying because I'm blunt about you doing everything wrong.
5. Enjoy the hobby properly and responsibly.