How many can you breed

[sg96]

How many females can a male breed with out over doing it.

and what is the average litter size.



Thank in advance for the help.

SG

[dberes]

I think this depends on the male. I have heard of males breeding up to 4 females in a season. Not sure on the litter sizes.

[denny_rimes]

The number of females that one male can breed in a season depends entirely upon the male. Physical condition and overall size have much to do with how long he can go! Plus the females need to be receptive too.

Average litter size depends upon the female. I have heard of litters ranging in numbers from 10 to over 60.

There are no "cut and dried" answers here. Boas, like any animal, deal with a huge amount of variables when it comes to breeding. Husbandry can affect fecundity, overall physical condition, whether or not either male or female is ready.

But it is ALWAYS and adventure. ;D

Denny

[sg96]

Thank you very much, at this time I have 1.2 BCIs. Wanted to make sure that it would not hurt him.


Thanks again.