Female Ball Python Breeding Cycle

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[@mistahroger698]

Very helpful vid

[@austindizzy.]

Thank you for the break down

[@bolezy9070]

Great video. Very descriptive. Very informative. Thank you.

[@rp573]

Great info! Liked and subscribed

[@LostSoulArtUK]

Great video Gavin, helps a lot! Thanks!

[@jjballs3313]

Thanks gavin this is my first year and this is extremely helpful

[@R2D242D]

Love the info!

[@morenoclint]

So love your viedo dude! I have learned a lot! I habe paired my lesser ×bamboo since September, shed December 12, and February 28th. Pretty sure the 28th was her prelay shed!

[@acaciarogersart]

Thank you for the info. This is my first year breeding so i appreciate the detailed video

[@chadmckarcher286]

Big help. Thank you for helping the new guy. Keep up the good content.

[@johannahart81]

Thanks for the info!

[@Local_Reptiles]

This video is brilliant mate, thank you!!!

[@tarantularamblings3149]

Not that I am a breeder yet but this has really helped me understand the process . Thanks for a great clear explanation 😁

[@justinphillips3820]

on 28 days for my first clutch, cant wait to see how many eggs i get, thanks for the video i've watched about ten times now

[@mymycocompany]

Thanks for the video, its a great refresher. I've been out of breeding foe a while. I still have all my snakes and rats, just haven't been focused on breeding. But I just figured if I have them I might as well do what I got then for. Lol Patent Pending Pythons

[@mlreptiles96]

Thanks for the info bro really helped me understand it abit more than I do lol as I am just getting into breeding myself so videos like this really do help

[@michaelross5674]

My incubator is a little higher but inside is 91f....if i set my thermostat at 91 it will be cooler than 91 in incubator so i had to compensate for that but in incubator is 91 thats spot on ... Industry standard i dont know what egg box is inside but im sure its good

[@reptileorders1916]

Brilliant explanation, very informative. How do u go around getting babies to eat before assist feeding ?.

[@Balls2U]

@reptileorders1916 thank you.... I start them on live for there first few meals and set them up in LP05 tubs

[@reptileorders1916]

@Balls2U OK I will try some live asf hoppers, was not looking forward to assist feeding lol got as much grace and control of my strength as a toddler 😅

[@reptileorders1916]

@Balls2U offered all 6 babies a 12 to 15g asf and so far half of them ate :) well chuffed lol

[@Balls2U]

@@reptileorders1916 amazing 👏

[@Ibaneddie76]

Perfect, most simple explanation with no filler. Great job Gavin you have a gift for teaching. Much appreciated.

[@reptilesrodents]

This might be the most informative and best laid out game plan I've seen so thank you for your knowledge it's always welcome great video is always and I'll see you on the next one thank you.

[@shanoncher6779]

Great video 👍 very clear and simple. Thank you so much! But I do have one question. If the female does shed around 20mm will she still have a pre-lay shed?

[@Balls2U]

Yes she will still go on to have a pre lay shed

[@shanoncher6779]

@@Balls2U Thank you! 😃

[@victoriaking365]

This is one of the clearest explanations of the female ball python breeding cycle. Thank you so much for putting this out again.

[@d-n-dpythons565]

Glad you did this vid again. I’ve referenced your old one many times. People sometimes forget about the new people and the basics they need to k ow.

[@jim92atyahoo]

Hi, I had been incubating my clutches at 83 F with no issue, just that they hatch slower (65-70 days), I think the key is consistency in temp.

[@jim92atyahoo]

On my 4th clutch now, 100% hatch rate

[@MrDavidcarp]

🐍awesome🐍

[@trentmiller7532]

Just out of curiosity. Have you ever let a “momma ball” incubate her own eggs in her enclosure?

[@Balls2U]

Yes with not problems, however it's a lot safer and better for the mom to do artificial incubation imo

[@lagunamusic7686]

I have a female that only eats ASF’s and I’m fairly sure she is going to lay any day now. I think because ASF are so much smaller than rats that she can eat.

[@michaelross5674]

Should do a video on males during this process.... Alot of males go off food also....would make a good video about the males during breeding season

[@mariaparrott8687]

Just picked up a female, turns out she has locked several times, just gone off her food. I'm trying to research as much as possible just in case she will produce eggs. About to check out your incubator build to see if that's a good option. Thanks for the vid.

[@romeoaquino4097]

This video and the one you made 5yrs ago (original vid) are both in my save videos. I watched the first one a lot and confident that i fully understand the cycle and avoid unnecessary over thinking thankyou! However i still have another question, What day or how many days before laying do they curl and stay on a specific side of the enclosure to make nest? This is the only think i get confused.

[@Balls2U]

Normally around 15 days before laying

[@Davoo_Creation]

This is a great break down I was wonder why my female who kill the rat but not eat it I started introducing her to the male late October going into November kept them in for a few days together after that she started smashing food and she just shed 2 days ago and I paired them up again yesterday and they lock all the way till the next evening

[@Davoo_Creation]

When will she go back on feed ??

[@HollieMM]

This was EXTREMELY HELPFUL! I think my Firefly is ovulating. It will be the first clutch I have produced if I'm right. She was locked up with an Albino Black Pastel Pinstripe. So excited! Subscribing!!! 🤘🏻

[@summitserpents4193]

Hi Gavin (I hope I'm spelling that correctly), I'm brand new, so thank you so very much for making this very K.I.S.S. friendly. I do want to know what you mean by the GLOW period around 20mm size follicles, please.

[@11royals96]

I am looking to start breeding next year and this is a great help. Thank you.

[@deanallan305]

Great video gav

[@jessieallen7573]

This has been the most helpful video on the breeding schedule/timeline. I watched cross this one. Thank you for breaking it down. Numbers and timelines help! Thanks a bunch!

[@ReptileRoad]

I love how thorough you are, thank you!

[@ajpythons7483]

Teach and we shall know ! working on my girls Luv from Fla USA

[@marcosluque4039]

I've been watching many different videos from many breeders. You definitely explained it the best way. Much appreciated!

[@honeyreptiles978]

Great Video Gavin . Thanks for doing this updated version.

[@ScalationNation]

I said this before but I am expecting eggs in the next day or so and your videos have been absolutely helpful in the whole process. Very excited for these clutches.

[@Balls2U]

Congratulations, good luck

[@BigBossMan8686]

Hello, I had a lock with one of my male and female. That was 16 days ago. Today (16 days after the lock) my female shedded. Is that considered a pre-lay shed or is it more a coincidence and is it just a regular shed?

[@Balls2U]

Just a regular shed

[@BigBossMan8686]

@@Balls2U thank you so much for your help really appreciate it keep making awesome videos

[@ANinjasMom]

This is the best video I have seen with regards to breeding. Thank you

[@michaelross5674]

My incubator runs 90f to 91f in incubator.not egg box..... Its fine right

[@Balls2U]

It works for me

[@michaelross5674]

Thanks i think its gonna work for me too.... Cant wait till shows come back .. Would love to meet you and pick your brain about some stuff....

[@bernardoferreira9255]

Thank you very much. Really Simple, easy to understand. Perfect

[@jhpythonsfamily5145]

Amazing breakdown 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻 great video!!

[@matthewrice1226]

Ballz2u So I have a question. After they start wrapping the bowl and searching the cooler side. How long before they ovulate on average?

[@AngusBeef0]

Not enough smileys for my taste

[@ekrak0ski87]

So during the build stage, feed as much as they will eat until they go off food? How much do you feed your females during the build stage? I've heard many different things and want to have my facts straight for my first breeding season.

[@LanceKirkman]

Excellent video, thank you Gavin!! We're 11 weeks in so far!

[@user-ku1np8bs8n]

I was looking up parthenogenesis to try to learn more about it and I stumbled on your channel. You should make a full video explaining parthenogenesis!!!

[@bluelinemorphs]

Just started watching your channel and I am hooked ! Love this video my man ! It’s channels like this that inspired me to make my channel ! Keep it up!

[@Balls2U]

Thank you and welcome to the channel 🤜🏼🤛🏼

[@grahammoore3285]

Always useful information top quality 👍👍👍👍👍

[@stevemunn367]

Very helpful Gavin, great video and very informative 👍🏻

[@rachelscott3084]

Really informative video Gav 👌🏻

[@SmallTownXotics]

Great refresher Gavin. Thanks 🤘🏻

[@juanjaurez3186]

Been watching your videos for awhile now, Gavin. Gotta say this is a very informative video. Love the work you do. This will be my first year breeding. I pray everything goes well. Thank you for all the knowledge you give and have.

[@jamesfrederick.]

What humidity should they be at

[@itsbang7120]

I have the exo terra thermostat it only does Celsius so would you set the incubator to 32c or 33c thanks for your help as always🔥👍🏾

[@Balls2U]

32c to be safe but you need to work in f to Dail it in better

[@itsbang7120]

@@Balls2U that was the plan the reviews said I could change between c and f I paid for the more expensive one because I didn't want to be cheap so don't know why it's only in Celsius ☹️

[@madeiranmarvel2116]

One of the best snake videos I ever saw if not the best... very clear and informative, I'm feeling much more confident after watching this. Just still a bit unsure if I can recognise "the glow before they go" as opposed to the glow after a shed but only experience can help with this. Thank you Gavin.

[@Balls2U]

Thanks for watching and trust me... You will notice 👌🏼

[@madeiranmarvel2116]

@@Balls2U My YB Shed on the 10th of March, she was glowing after and today refused food for the first time. I remembered what you said in the video about them looking for a cool spot and sure enough today she has been in either the cooler end or squashed up on top of hide. I wasn't expecting to pair up until October/ November but ended up putting a Gravel Pastel in with her as the male she was supposed to go with hasn't arrived yet.... felt like a peeping Tom watching them meet and hoping to see some action but first thing he did was a take a massive dump in her RUB. lol

[@truballpythonsterry6515]

Thank you so much as this is my first year breeding. I modeled my incubator after yours also. Great info bud!

[@hogtownballs5099]

Thanks for sharing Gavin much appreciated especially coming from you. I say that because all of your suggestions have been very helpful over the last couple years. 👍🐍👌

[@eg4378]

I am new to this hobby and your video has made the breeding cycle very clear. I am eager to have my first breeding season. Thank you very much from Canada.

[@ExquisiteExotics]

I still have the original version of this video bookmarked and occasional use if for reference. Great update!

[@alicinsane3003]

Is there any info on female behavior if not fertilized?

[@sethhodges4635]

Thx Gavin! Very informative video. Keep up the great content!

[@ashleyhickton1689]

Thank you for your help again gavin👍🏻 watched the last video u brought out on this, always good to do a recap😀

[@Wulfgeist]

Thanks, Gavin! I just watched your older video recently. This is my first year, pairing 4 girls. I think my cinny is going to go. Never seen what a glow looks like but she's certainly looked bighter the last week or two. Tonight she's really starting to look a big chonky down past her midsection. 🤞

[@CatNip379]

❤️🥰😍💞LOVE THIS VIDEO!!! I JUST FOUND OUT THAT MY FEMALE PIED AND MY ORANGE DREAM VANILLA SPOT NOSE ARE BREEDING I FOUND THEM IN A COPULATION AND HER BEING ALMOST 3 YEARS OLD SHE'S FINALLY TURNED AWAY FOOD WHERE HE HAS COMPLETELY BEEN EATING THE PAST 3 DAYS LIKE CRAZY SO I FIND IT INTERESTING BUT THEN TO FIND THEM TOGETHER LIKE THAT YOU JUST ABSOLUTELY BLOWS MY MIND SO I DON'T EXPECT ANYTHING HAPPENING BUT IF IT DOES YAY I'M HAPPY SO I'M SO HAPPY I FOUND THIS VIDEO THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR EDUCATING US!!!

[@kpaullo3641]

You are the man!

[@HanleysHatchlings]

Do you feed your males every week as normal Gav? And females every 5 days on smaller prey once a male has been introduced? Thanks

[@IAMGiftbearer]

This is the best explanation I've seen yet! I added it to my Ball Python Breeding playlist and shared on Facebook! Looking forward to my first season!

[@stunningserpents6609]

Great video Gavin - thanks for the refresher!

[@fabwizg.9520]

As per usual great informative video,thank you Gavin.....😊👍

[@patrickmay1133]

Do you have a video on what the ovulation looks like?

[@kbreptiles5505]

Awesome video brother!! Loved this breakdown....everyone should watch this. Very informative and helpful!!

[@Balls2U]

Thank you brother 🙏🏼

[@tjw9985]

The way you wrote "cool" looked a lot like "cod". I guess the females like to cod seek as well. Thank you for another fine video. I hope that the weather cooperates this year. I want to see beautiful eggs and lovely babies.

[@iskandarsofyan9502]

I need subtitle indonesia please

[@0903dhaley]

I literally have referred to this video for the last 2 seasons of breeding now, absolutely great invaluable content my friend! Cannot wait to run into you at a show in the US, cheers my friend!

[@AimeeMuter]

I watched your last video on this topic too but this was a good refresher! I'm hoping for my first clutch this year. My male has been in with my female once so far. I didn't see a lock but saw some good signs. He's going in with her again soon once he's eaten :)

[@sprintbulls]

Hello, thank you for the video. Quick question for you. I recently picked up a proven 2500 gram breeder female. She is refusing food and she is constantly on the cool side of the tub. She wont let my males lock. Could she already be gravid via retained sperm? Should I continue to introduce males?

[@Balls2U]

Yes it's possible..... I would see how she goes

[@sprintbulls]

@@Balls2U so no more males?

[@Balls2U]

@@sprintbulls she could just be off food and not gravid..... The choice is yours but I wouldn't put any males in

[@sprintbulls]

@@Balls2U thank you : )

[@madeiranmarvel2116]

I have watched this video and the other similar one over a dozen times and still benefit from its clarity. At every stage of my project i have been checking back for reassurances all is going to plan. A true gem of a video on youtube. As someone still expecting their first ever clutch this is invaluable information. I now know that because my female has just gone off food she must be at around 20 to 30mm follicle size. Only question i have at this stage is roughly how long between now and the big 45mm ovulation stage?... thats when ill come back to either this or the other video and watch it yet again 😁 Thanks once again Gavin.

[@highcalibermorphs3963]

Great video bud, you explained it spot on for anyone starting!

[@Drumboa]

Thank you for this! This will always be helpful and relevant.

[@MrDavidcarp]

💥👨🏻‍🎓💥🐍🥚🐍

[@heilispythons4117]

So@ 10mm thru the lay, when is the most critical time to have the male in with her?

[@acaciarogersart]

Moat say its within the month before ovulation because thats when they need good fresh sperm to prevent slugging out

[@LDBGAMING]

Awesome info!! Been a python hobbyist for most of my life, but now it's time to make babies and this is definitely going to help! Very well explained! 👍👍🐍🙌

[@geoffmiller4238]

Great info as usual bud thank you v much

[@edgarpalermo6603]

Another great video!!!

[@jimellisGF_Exotics]

Another amazing video brother thank you as always!!!!

[@marshalleng1933]

When do you stop introducing the males? Or do you stop?

[@rob-lilyhernandez4351]

Thank you so much for this valuable information! I will be breeding this year.

[@tonyabruzzi4549]

Exactly what I needed today!

[@lorgagssertao4036]

Nice! Let's watch it!

[@royal_python_morphs]

This was really clear, thank you for this!🙏

[@visionreptiles]

How many days do you leave them paired together in the same enclosure each month?

[@acaciarogersart]

Most people do 24-36 hours. I find 2 days is more than enough

[@jono2013]

Superb as usual Gavin, would love that piece of paper pinned to my snake room wall

[@shilarodneyjohnson8854]

What about tail suck and shed

[@Balls2U]

Tail suck is not always appropriate and shed is standard as mentioned in the video

[@shilarodneyjohnson8854]

@@Balls2U ok then how do I know if it's the pre ovulation shed or pre lay shed and whether or not I should put a male in

[@Balls2U]

@@shilarodneyjohnson8854 if you don't know where your female is, then just put the male in.... she will either lock or she won't lock....

[@euclifer2655]

So what if I've paired twice and seen locks and their smashing food but not cool seeking with an 88 hot spot and racks in the living room of my apartment thanks for all the great info you consistantly put out Brother

[@trektomordor]

Awesome video! Have you ever tried to maternally incubate?

[@Balls2U]

Yes, I didn't like it, I was to stressed about the mom and the eggs

[@trektomordor]

@@Balls2U was thinking about letting one try it this year. But I was stressed with them in the incubator 😂 how did it go? All hatch out?