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Nervous Male???

Hellstrom

Hellstrom

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So, here's my situation. I have an '05 male who has never been bred that I've had since '06. He's probed male. About half the time I can see hemipene evidence on his shed skin. I've also see them when he goes to the bathroom. Every year since I've had him he has stopped eating every spring/summer for four months or so. He searches all over his cage the every night of those months. So I'm assuming for all intents and purposes that he is a male.

The female is from proven from Mohr snakes, so no question there.

They have both shed since brumating. I've only put them together once. I put them together in a tub and the female knew exactly what to do. The male however, twitched and was terrified of the female. She was climbing under him and flagging her tail. How long should I leave them together next time? Could there be any reason he's so nervous? I have no idea where to go from here :(
 
I'd say that the twitching from the male in that situation shows that he's preparing to mate. What makes you think he was frightened? Was he trying to get away from her?

In your place, I'd definitely leave them together longer unless you see some actual signs of threat like false strikes.
 
Definitely give them at least an over-nighter. I have some males that are just so shy that they won't even look at the female until I have completely left the room for the night. I find the evidence in the morning every time. Sometimes, it takes the male awhile to get in the mood, and then it can take some time for the male to get the female in the mood, ready to accept him. It is actually fairly uncommon for me to put a pair together that just go to it within a couple of minutes of being introduced.
 
bitsy said:
What makes you think he was frightened? Was he trying to get away from her?
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After about 45 minutes of going circles to get away from her, he curled up in a tight circle in the corner.

I saw nothing resembling threats or aggression, so I guess the plan is to go for a sleepover! Thanks for the help!!!
 
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