Stupid Newbie Question

[OriginalCyn]

I have a pair that I adopted from someone. Was told the snow is male, the amel is female. When I introduced them the amel immediately began chasing the snow, tring to twist it's tail to align vents.That seems like typical male behavior from my supposed female.Also....shortly after(within a week or two)of witnessing this behavior, my snow is now refusing food. Are females ever the aggressor in mating.

 

[Lennycorn]

Sounds like you got it backwards. maybe you should get them probed.
How long did you mate them for?

 

[OriginalCyn]

I introduced them off and on for the last 2 months.When I got them, the former owner told me the sexes,but I think he was mistaken.I figure I'll find out for sure if someone lays eggs!

 

[bitsy]

This mating behaviour can also be a way of two males fighting for dominance. If this is the case, then you need to make sure the aggression doesn't go further. Keep a close eye on them when they're together.

Refusal to feed could be a sign of a gravid female. It could also be the sign of a stressed male.

Good luck!

 

[OriginalCyn]

I also found evidence of mating on the cage floor, also(a small amount of blood and yellow stuff)

 

[OriginalCyn]

Also...the snakes have been housed together until I got them(they are approx. 3 years old).When they aren't exhibiting mating behavior, they are very mellow.They curl up together and almost look like best buddies.They look so sweet I didn't want to separate them,but I read it is stressful to house them together.

 

[OriginalCyn]

Update...My Boy is a Girl!

Yup....My "male" snow corn shed...I put in a nest box and Bingo...8 days later 21 eggs!Now she is not eating...wonder when i should begin to worry....

 

[bitsy]

The first trick is to try offering a smaller food item than usual. All of my current breeding females will take a small mouse the day after laying.

Some refuse food until they've had their post-lay shed.