Thank you. I've seen plenty of places talking about ball pythons going off feeding entirely due to breeding, and plenty cautioning against feeding too much, but nowhere else that said 'if your female is voracious, feed her'. Which is exactly the information I was looking for; Whether I should ignore her behavior or listen to it and give her an extra rat when she's finished one and is still frantically waiting for more at the front of her enclosure hours later. I did something stupid and my six year old female who's never even encountered a male before did so... and immediately locked with him, then spent the next fourteen hours that way, much to my chagrin and surprise. The male had also never encountered a female before. Even before her next feeding was due, she started acting like she was starved half to death. Normally she's a greedy glutton who never passes up a rodent, but not THIS bad. Whether she's getting ready for eggs or not... I have no idea. But I'd rather give her some extra in case she is, so long as I can confirm that it's not a bad idea. Fortunately if eggs do happen I have a versatile incubator.
great video this is a little of subject but the baby rack how is the heat tape setup on it cause I am having trouble with my heat tape. If you could would you watch my video and help me thanks.
Great videos. With a collection that size do you produce your own food?I haven't been as successful with that side of things and almost think it's not worth the hassle.
The idea is that you get them used to feeding in their cage/home and not associate being handled outside of their natural environment with being fed. The only reason behind this is possibly creating a scenario where you end up getting bit.
Thank you, great tips ! My males are pounding every rat I give them, but some of my females won't eat. You said that it's usually males that will stop eating. Well, I found it pretty funny that my snakes are on the contrary (;
Great videos Justin! All my balls have been breeding since Nov. no eggs yet and some girls are still pounding food. A few have been killing and trying to swallow the rat and then spitting it out, just the head is wet. Is this common? Maybe their appetite is bigger than their stomachs? Any input? Thanks! Hope you get some more dreamsicles this season!!!!!!!!
What do you think of a females that are still pounding food in end of January and even in February and is locking with males. Should you keep feeding her if you want her to breed or should you try stop to try to get her to grow follicules. Could they just be offset in the season, or just don't want to go ?
@jkobylka What do you suggest I do now ? Should I try to feed them again or just keep waiting and hoping for best now ? Last year, they all stopped like clockwork, but this year is different, may be the temperatures, humidity and pressure.
I'm not planning on breeding my female normal, but I'm under the impression that she's in her own natural season. Should I continue offering her usual medium rats or leave her alone...it's been over a month since she ate last.
Thank you. I've seen plenty of places talking about ball pythons going off feeding entirely due to breeding, and plenty cautioning against feeding too much, but nowhere else that said 'if your female is voracious, feed her'. Which is exactly the information I was looking for; Whether I should ignore her behavior or listen to it and give her an extra rat when she's finished one and is still frantically waiting for more at the front of her enclosure hours later. I did something stupid and my six year old female who's never even encountered a male before did so... and immediately locked with him, then spent the next fourteen hours that way, much to my chagrin and surprise. The male had also never encountered a female before. Even before her next feeding was due, she started acting like she was starved half to death. Normally she's a greedy glutton who never passes up a rodent, but not THIS bad. Whether she's getting ready for eggs or not... I have no idea. But I'd rather give her some extra in case she is, so long as I can confirm that it's not a bad idea. Fortunately if eggs do happen I have a versatile incubator.
Lmao awkward moment 😂😂
Very informative videos; definitely some great tips I will take home with me.
Thanks Buddy! I guess maybe they got spooked while eating? Keep the videos coming
great video this is a little of subject but the baby rack how is the heat tape setup on it cause I am having trouble with my heat tape. If you could would you watch my video and help me thanks.
Great videos. With a collection that size do you produce your own food?I haven't been as successful with that side of things and almost think it's not worth the hassle.
How about not eating if they weigh 100 grams and born in November 2010.? Should l be worried?
The idea is that you get them used to feeding in their cage/home and not associate being handled outside of their natural environment with being fed. The only reason behind this is possibly creating a scenario where you end up getting bit.
Thank you, great tips ! My males are pounding every rat I give them, but some of my females won't eat. You said that it's usually males that will stop eating. Well, I found it pretty funny that my snakes are on the contrary (;
Great videos Justin! All my balls have been breeding since Nov. no eggs yet and some girls are still pounding food. A few have been killing and trying to swallow the rat and then spitting it out, just the head is wet. Is this common? Maybe their appetite is bigger than their stomachs? Any input? Thanks! Hope you get some more dreamsicles this season!!!!!!!!
What do you think of a females that are still pounding food in end of January and even in February and is locking with males.
Should you keep feeding her if you want her to breed or should you try stop to try to get her to grow follicules.
Could they just be offset in the season, or just don't want to go ?
@jkobylka What do you suggest I do now ?
Should I try to feed them again or just keep waiting and hoping for best now ?
Last year, they all stopped like clockwork, but this year is different, may be the temperatures, humidity and pressure.
another great vid justin :D
hahaha. that was pretty funny when you forgot what to say. i've done that during a school play. haha
I'm not planning on breeding my female normal, but I'm under the impression that she's in her own natural season. Should I continue offering her usual medium rats or leave her alone...it's been over a month since she ate last.
thanks! this helped alot!
when i feed my balls i bring them out of the cage but ive heard not to handle them during breeding.
what do you think?
If i drop the temperatures i still can feed them?they can digest their food without troubles at low temps?
You should get a better mic for your video cam !
Do you feed large rats or medium to your females?
@Locrum yeh check his other videos
@Drewman8
What are you feeding it?
Justin nice save in the brain fart...
Hey man, invest in a tripod and a script. =P
pro tip stop using that fucking music
I hate python