Average litter size?

I'm looking for some input from some of you out there who have lots of breeding experience. I know that the size of a litter can vary by quite a bit, but what is the average litter size? Thanks for the input.

I don't have 'tons of experience' but I'd estimate average litter size to be between 10-20.

There is no real average litter size. I've had litters of two, and known of a couple litters of one. I also know that they're have been litters of over 70. It's really to variable to put a number like that on.

Chris

Im curious about this question but I guess to add....how much does the weight of the animal have as a contributing factor? I believe that a larger boa(30lbs) would yield a higher litter on average or does this have also to do with the male being used?

I have a friend that is near me that has had one female drop a perfect litter of 64 baby boas, all live, no slugs. He gave her a years rest, used the same male and the next litter was only 25, trepeated the same process and got 23 out of the next litter.

I don't think there is ever going to be an average litter size.
I think the better question here is what is the average success rate of a litter. You can have a boa that drops 30 babies every litter, but how many of those survive versus those that are stillborns, non-feeders, and so on..

That is the average we should all be looking for.
And how to get that average.

How big was the mom of these litters if you happen to know. Pounds that is.

That I do know. She was a 20lb boa for all three litters. Give or take a few ounces but she weighed about the same for all three litters.

and this was before ovulation, while gravid, or during the regular season(not breeding season)?

Thanks for your input!!

Ulysses

During the regular season. Went into the breeding at 20lbs.

Ok Great! Thank you so much! That helps a lot!