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o.c.d
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marc, i new it had to be him even before following the link....well i guess some people have all the luck.....but if that was my luck i definatley wouldn't push it!!!.....
-justin
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Scott W
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| Posted: Sun Jan 06, 2008 10:31 pm Post subject: Re: whats your experience with...... |
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| o.c.d wrote: | i was just wondering what everyone's thoughts were on breeding females that are in 18 months old. i have some 2006 female morphs that were always exceptional feeders and are in the 1800 - 2000 gram range. they are more then large enough to produce , i was just wondering what other peoples experiences were with breeding females of this age.....what do you think is more important when breeding age or weight? i have had females that were 4 years old produce viable clutches that were smaller then females that have never produced for me at 2-3 years old......
just somthing i was thinking about 
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Both  Some snakes seem to need the age to mature, others just size. I go along the lines of if the snake wants to mate it will, if it's mature and capable of producing young it will then go on and lay a clutch of eggs.
I had several females last season that on paper were 'breeders' but failed to lay any eggs (even though they mated), where as I had my female pastel that was not 'text book' for breeding but produced four fertile eggs.
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RegiusCo.com
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| o.c.d wrote: | marc, i new it had to be him even before following the link....well i guess some people have all the luck.....but if that was my luck i definatley wouldn't push it!!!.....
-justin |
I don't believe a word he says, he just craves the attention.
Marc
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angel148
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I agree, the person just want to have lots of posts and give out more crap. I also agree with Scott. My concern with younger females is the weight and condition to get through mating and being gravid. These girl to be that weight at that age must be real chunky and carrying ample fat reserve. If they are not mature enough nature I believe will play its part. By the time they could become gravid they will be getting on for 2 years. All I can say is that I personally would put them in for breeding as I think they are at a far better weight than what a lot breed at. I think the real concern comes when someone puts a 1500g, 3 year old in that is a poor feeder and skinny as hell. Yours I'm sure are well conditioned to be carrying that weight. Please keep things posted and all the best whatever you decide.
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johonny
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| angel148 wrote: | I agree, the person just want to have lots of posts and give out more crap. I also agree with Scott. My concern with younger females is the weight and condition to get through mating and being gravid. These girl to be that weight at that age must be real chunky and carrying ample fat reserve. If they are not mature enough nature I believe will play its part. By the time they could become gravid they will be getting on for 2 years. All I can say is that I personally would put them in for breeding as I think they are at a far better weight than what a lot breed at. I think the real concern comes when someone puts a 1500g, 3 year old in that is a poor feeder and skinny as hell. Yours I'm sure are well conditioned to be carrying that weight. Please keep things posted and all the best whatever you decide.
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Paul |
very well said mate 
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