Weight and age

[Epiphany]

Hi there,

My question would be how old cornsnakes would have to be to start breeding succesfully. I read that they should be two years of age, and then got told that they should be at least three otherwise they are not fully grown which will result in fewer and smaller eggs. I also heard that once a cornsnake laid eggs it will stop growing (or at least at the speed it did before) and that it will never have lots of eggs.

So what is the opinion out there. What weight, size and age would you suggest.

Thanks

Afton

 

[CAV]

Breeding size is more commonly based on the size versus the age of the female. Generally, the accepted numbers are 36" and/or 300 grams. Number of eggs is variable depending on genetics, morph type size and age. Younger females normally lay fewer eggs than older and more established breeders.

As far as growth, there is absolutely no truth to the rumor that egg production causes the animals growth to stop.

 

[boaccman]

agree with CAV

i have to agree with CAV on all of the above.

i would surely wait untill a female corn is over the wanted 300 grams. bigger is better!

i have a female corn snake who will produce this year for the 3rd time. the first time was an accident but it did´nt hurt her or her growth in any way. she now is about 600 gram and in a very good condition.

if you are breeding a small female be sure she can eat about everything she wants, so she could built up strength for the time to come

good luck

 

[Epiphany]

Thanks for the answers.
Now i'm a little wiser again.