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Breeding size

The "rule" is 3 years old and at least 300 grams, but that really is only a guideline as there can be some variance depending upon the individual snake. Personally, I want a female to meet at least one of those requirements, but as an example, I have a female that was hatched in 2004. She is just now reaching 200 grams and if she puts on at least 30 more grams, I may breed her in 2009 as she is most definitely old enough, just "petite" and I don't think she'll ever go over 300 grams.
 
For males, I'd say they should be a comparative size to the intended female, so that they can hold their own in case the mating process is a little rough.

In reality, size for males is less important. A minimum size safeguards females against the physical demands of forming and laying eggs, but males just have to do the initial deed. I've seen people post about fertile clutches produced by males of 18 months old and less - in one instance, the male was 10 months old.
 
I've heard of males copulating at just under a year of age and only 70 grams in weight.
You would have to be careful, at that size they could be severely injured by a female that doesn't want anything to do with them.
 
I was given a male and don't know how old it is,so I was wondering if there is a length/weight standard.
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Not that I've seen in a few years of board surfing.

I'd go with the rule-of-thumb that he should be roughly the same size as the female. If she meets the safe size guidelines for breeding, then he's likely to be mature and therefore has the best chance of being fully-functional and fertile.
 
When you say '3 years' does that mean if it hatches in June 2008, then spring 2011 is 2.5 years and spring 2012 is 3.5 years. So which is it?

I think Carol Huddleston bred a male who produced a fertile clutch at 8-9 months, i may be wrong.
 
torsten said:
When you say '3 years' does that mean if it hatches in June 2008, then spring 2011 is 2.5 years and spring 2012 is 3.5 years. So which is it?

I think Carol Huddleston bred a male who produced a fertile clutch at 8-9 months, i may be wrong.
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Don't get too hung up on the age - it really doesn't matter.
Size and weight are what matters for the females. Males - if they are willing, they are willing - if they aren't, they aren't.
 
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