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JR35
03-14-05, 07:16 PM
What is a good age for corns to breed?

snakelove
03-14-05, 09:50 PM
I know from talking to people who have raised snakes, and breeders that some corns can breed when 2 years old, and some breed when they are three. If you breed too young you could easily end up with an eggbound animal.
I am by no means an expert on snakes, but there are some things I do know some about.

madcow
03-14-05, 11:19 PM
I was told its not here age but how big they are you should look into it

galad
03-14-05, 11:39 PM
Not an expert either but weight and health are really important when breeding any reptile. I would sudjest asking a reputable corn breeder what weight and age they prefer to breed their snakes at.

Invictus
03-15-05, 09:10 AM
Any less than 3 years old and you are taking a serious risk, regardless of their weight. Wait until they are 3.

Dave_18
03-15-05, 09:46 AM
ok apparently the usual breeding size is 36-42 inches (91-107 cm) usualy being around the 18 month old to 20 month old region!

gonesnakee
03-15-05, 02:07 PM
Males can breed at 18-24 months easily as can females. Breeding females at such a young age & small size puts them at a very serious risk (eggbinding) & they will always be small as a result of breeding early too. Its best with girls to wait until they are at least 3 & are of a nice large size as bigger is definitely better. If you want a small female that lays small clutches & aren't worried about risking her life, breed her young/small, if you want a big girl that double clutches every year nice & safely, wait that extra year or so IMHO Mark
P.S. IMHO most folks breed their Corns at too young of an age or too small of a size.