Ball Python Feeding and Prey Sizing Guide
Ball python breeding operations require systematic record-keeping from pre- season preparation through end-of- season sales. Females at 1,200-1,500g or more are the target weight before introducing them to a breeding male. Ovulation detection is the key event that anchors pre-lay shed and lay date calculations.
We continue to feed during the breeding season , but only small meals (3-4 week old rats) and only every 10 days depending on where we are in the breeding cycle. We feed our snakes as long as they want to eat. When they stop feeding on their own is usually a good sign and a time to look for signs of building towards ovulation (see pics below).
In terms of how we breed our Ball Pythons , we start heavily feeding (weekly feeding ) the females in September and plan for pairing the males and females for the first time on Halloween (Oct 31st). We feed our males bi-weekly all year, so long as they maintain their body weight through the breeding season .
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