New to Breeding

[jtomb1510]

Hey guys I'm new to breeding and I have a question. I have male and female lesser platty and they are both ready for breeding this season. I started dropping the temp to about 82 degrees during the day and 72 at night and shortened the "daylight" hours from 12 to 10 hours a day. She is eating like a madwoman but he has pretty much gone off feed altogether at this point. It's been a little over 2 weeks since I made the changes to the environment and so far I have introduced him into her habitat twice, both times for a period of 3 days. He has showed absolutely no interest in locking up with her so far. Am I doing something wrong or am I just being impatient lol? Any suggestions or advice would be appreciated.

[llovelace]

Keep pairing, it should happen soon, maybe they are just quick about it in the early morning hours

[ImBooBy]

Its pretty early in the season. Keep pairing. Keep offering food regularly. If he is a first time breeder, it may take a few visits for him to get things going. Goodluck

[MidSouthMorphs]

Stay persistent, it will eventually happen. Like ImBooBy said, first time breeders take a while sometimes.

[szynk.reptiles]

yea jsut keep pairing them like 3 days on 3 days off...

[jtomb1510]

Ok thanks guys. That's what I was thinking as well just wanted to make sure I wasn't doing anything wrong.

[szynk.reptiles]

nope just keep pairing, and after u pull them offer a meal they may or may not eat... but at least offer them a small meal

[jtomb1510]

Should I pull the hide from the female's enclosure when I have them both in there?