Book / Site recommendation

Having tried to find a guide to breeding that isn't so basic that it doesn't actually say anything or too scientific that it's too hard for me to understand I have become lost. Please help me.

I am interested in breeding my ball in the near future as a 1 or 2 time project so that I can use it as a learning experience for my daughters and their friends. The babies would go to each of the families (for free) that would like to participate in my "project" (and of course agree to care for them).

I have kept snakes for over a decade but never bred. Can anyone recommend a book or site that really walks you through the abc's of setting up a breeding project from picking the mate to what is needed, and what steps to take along the way?

I realize that the best method is to learn from an expert and get hands on experience but I haven't found that opportunity. I also understand that no book or site will guarantee a successful hatch, but I am looking for one that will be as close to learning from an expert as possible.

Here are a couple of sites that keeps it simple yet informative. If you have any specific questions after reading these sites be sure to ask. Most folks here are more than happy to help.

http://www.ballpython.ca/gallery/breeding.html

http://www.8ballpythons.com/journal/...ngcalendar.htm

Keep in mind very few breeders do things exactly the same way. You will see that many do certain things very similar, but all of us have our own little differences here and there throughout the process. So dont get thrown off by that. There are many right ways to accomplish successful breeding. Good luck and again, dont hesitate to ask questions, ask questions and then ask even more questions.

I agree!

Also, Ball Pythons in the Wild DVD has a great tool that can be printed out and used as a guide. You can find it by putting the DVD in the computer.

The best book out there by far is VPI's Pythons of the world Pt. 2 - Ball pythons.


There isn't a single book out there that covers nearly as much as that book...

Best of luck to you in your endeavor in breeding ball pythons. It is fun and the experience alone is very rewarding and exciting. The feeling of coming home, or waking up to eggs is a great one!