first time boa breeder

[bayedncaught]

ok give me ur ideas here temps r 77 at night 84 day introduced male to female 2 days ago he wanted nothing went in today n found this it a good sign or false alarm?

 

[crotalusadamanteus]

He's courting her. This can happen for a couple days before mating, or it can happen for months.

I'd say it's a good sign that at least the male is interested in breeding.

 

[bayedncaught]

ok ty they were ike that for a few days n today on sep sides of cage ty

 

[crotalusadamanteus]

It's not uncommon for them to take breaks either.

 

[bear]

It's not uncommon for them to take breaks either.

Agreed. I think a lot of people pull their males mistaking a break for being done. I have a male that will breed 4 days on one day off like clock work, he did this for over a month and half or so before the female ovulated. If your female is in good shape for breeding, I would not pull him (except for occasional feeding) until you see her swell.

 

[Snakesitter]

I agree with consensus, Brian -- and better to leave them together for too long than risk pulling before they are done!

Good luck,

 

[crotalusadamanteus]

What is this pairing? More particular, the animal the arrow is pointing at?

 

[bayedncaught]

What is this pairing? More particular, the animal the arrow is pointing at?

THAT IS A 08 CALICO 100% HET ALBINO


OK NEXT QUESTION MY FEMALE WENT INTO SHED TODAY N ITS LIKE WAY OFF NORMAL TRACK.. N SHE DOES LOOK ALIL SWOLLEN TOWARD BACK END ILL GET PICS UP ASAP NOW THE QUESTION HOW LONG AFTR BREEDING CAN THEY GO INTO OBULATION DO I STILL LEAVE MALE IN WITH HER AT THIS POINT N TY FOR ALL THE ANSWERS

 

[bayedncaught]

OLDER PIC OF THAT CALICO FEMALE BTR PIC THEN JUST THAT SIDE

 

[crotalusadamanteus]

Saw the white specks and thought maybe it was a het Albino. I've seen those same specs on many hets and DH's.

You'll know when the male loses interest. He'll be the other side of the cage, or when he is with her, he's not doing anything. We're talking more then just a couple days though.

 

[bayedncaught]

yea shes a het lol if i would of waited i bought a breeder male albino but already got the stripe male in so ill get her next time with him

 

[crotalusadamanteus]

Yeah, don't put the albino in there. You just got him. He needs to be kept away from all the others for 3-6 months.

 

[Snakesitter]

Brian, Rick is correct. Following correct quarantine procedures prevents a whole lot of problems.

 

[bayedncaught]

yea kinda figured that on the quarinteen part even know i know the snakes owner n have known the snake its whole life still good idea to keep away for few

 

[bayedncaught]

ok updated pics took male out feed him feed her put back in today n this is what happens

 

[bayedncaught]

ok pics didnt load here they are

 

[crotalusadamanteus]

yea kinda figured that on the quarinteen part even know i know the snakes owner n have known the snake its whole life still good idea to keep away for few

It's not just existing collections that benefit from QT, it's for the benefit of the new animal as well. Every animal I have purchased has gone through 6 months QT at least, even though I got ALL of them from trusted people or friends. I'd expect the same from them getting one of my animals too. FYI

Looks like they're back at it. Just let them do their thing and try not disturbing them too much. They know what they're doing. They been breeding a lot longer then WE been breeding them.

Good luck.

 

[bayedncaught]

Here is a pic i put him with a month ago what u think? she just fat or poss gravid shes a groutch n hasnt ate last three times ive tried

 

[crotalusadamanteus]

Looks gravid judging by the pic.