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Old 17-06-2009, 09:15 PM
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How old should a female Royal Python be before you introduce them to a male?
I've heard it's four years - is that true?
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Old 17-06-2009, 10:06 PM
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I think its more to do with weight, 1500g is the recommended weight, but im some people will breed at 1200g some probably less...
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Old 18-06-2009, 11:11 AM
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3 years is fine, its more about the weight/condition of the female.

Generally people say 1500g , although we always let ours get a little bigger than that.
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Old 18-06-2009, 11:14 AM
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1500g for females and about 900g for males i think. all different for ages though really as some will put on weight really fast and others will take years to get to a good weight!
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Old 18-06-2009, 11:41 AM
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Yus,

Weight is paramount.

Some females do take much longer than 3 years to reach maturity.

We do not breed females until they are 2,000grams.

Our male breeders are placed with an appropriate female when they are 900grams +.

Everyone has their own criteria on the ideal size / age.

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Old 18-06-2009, 05:15 PM
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As above some some just take longer than others. Ours is around 3ish and is only just over 1000g even though she eats a huge meal every week.
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