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| n/a |
Posted - 20/12/2009 : 09:42:14
is there any gudies which to you how to breed ???
it would be very helpfull |
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| eeji |
Posted - 22/12/2009 : 18:40:00
this is a slug one of mine layed this year.......
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| hiper2009 |
Posted - 22/12/2009 : 16:43:23
quote:
Originally posted by hillzi
Most occuring when females are cohabited too young or the sex is unknown.
Sometimes they just produce 'slugs' dead eggs even if theyr'e housed singally.
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| hillzi |
Posted - 21/12/2009 : 13:19:40
Most occuring when females are cohabited too young or the sex is unknown.
Sometimes they just produce 'slugs' dead eggs even if theyr'e housed singally. |
| matty18714 |
Posted - 21/12/2009 : 12:19:26
Its when a female is unable to pass eggs that she has produced. |
| n/a |
Posted - 21/12/2009 : 11:49:20
hey what does egg binding mean ?? |
| hiper2009 |
Posted - 20/12/2009 : 22:39:01
This was on the Forum caresheet if you looked at it properly. http://www.thecornsnake.co.uk/corn_snake_care_sheet.htm 
Corn Snakes breed so well in captivity that it is unusual to find any wild caught animals for sale. They come in an ever-growing range of colour and pattern mutations, which can lead to a very varied collection of just one species.
Corn snakes should be of a good age and weight before they are allowed to breed to avoid problems like egg binding. I would recommend that the minimum requirements for a female to breed would be at least 3 years of age, 3ft in length and 300 grams in weight.
Brumation
Brumation (cooling your snake down for winter) is advised to greater your chances of successful breeding. A good brumation period is about 8 to 10 weeks for the female Corn Snake. The temperature needs to be dropped gradually to around 7-18°C (45-65°F) and maintained until gradually raising it back up after the recommended brumation period. Your Corn snake should not be fed during this time, but fresh water should always be available.
Mating
In the wild the Corn Snake mating season is usually around March, so this is a good time to introduce your female to the male's vivarium for copulation. They can be left together for a few weeks. If the copulation is successful, the female will become gravid (pregnant).
Laying
Once your Corn snake has become gravid, they will need to fed more frequently to ensure they gain the vital nutrients needed for egg development. A nest box should be placed in the vivarium when it becomes obvious that the female is searching for a place to lay her eggs. A nest box can be made easily from a plastic tub. Simply cut a hole in the lid of the box that is big enough for your female to fit through and fill the tub with damp vermiculite. Once the eggs have been laid, remove the eggs. Your female will be hungry and exhausted, so continue feeding her more often than you normally would to increase your chances of a successful double clutch.
Incubation
Female Corn Snakes will lay between 10 and 20 eggs, which will need to be incubated for between 55 and 65 days (7 to 9 weeks). Try to keep the eggs at a constant temperature of 26-29°C (79-85°F). Vermiculite is a good substrate to have inside the incubator as it will help keep the humidity levels correct.
Hatchlings
If incubation is successful the hatchlings should break out of their eggs using an egg tooth. They will remain in the eggs to soak up the york for a few days before venturing out of the shell. You should watch them closely at this stage, but not force them to leave the egg before they are ready.
Once they are out of the egg, the hatchlings will all need to be housed separately. Small sandwich box type RUBS (Really Useful Boxes) are good for housing your hatchlings at this stage.
Hatchlings will require their first feed after their first shed, which should occur around a week after they hatch. If the hatchling is reluctant to eat it's first pinky, try braining the pinky to encourage them to take it. If you are planning to sell on your hatchlings, it is important to ensure that the hatchlings are readily accepting food and are healthy before selling them.
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| reptiledanny |
Posted - 20/12/2009 : 18:06:59
i think if you typed on google you might get some results but most of the time with books you just get a book on corns snakes and theres a breeding bit in that. |
