wagging tail

what does it mean when my female bp points her tail upwards and starts to wagg or shake it back and forth? Is this the way female bps present themselves to a male bp? her hole even opens up...sorry i dont know the correct terminology

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Originally Posted by rubenjames

what does it mean when my female bp points her tail upwards and starts to wagg or shake it back and forth? Is this the way female bps present themselves to a male bp? her hole even opens up...sorry i dont know the correct terminology

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This is normally done when females scent the area to let the male know she's ready to breed.
Once she quits doing this and settles down the male will try to mount her if she's ready and willing or he'll try to pursued her by tickling her with his spurs or some will flat out try to hold the female down and force her.

ok cool thanks..also will a female bp do this if she is gravid?i tried to add an attachment but it said image code is on.

i know it as the "vent", instead of hole

ok ill remember that in the future thanks for the shared knowledge

i know this may be off but my female does something similar right before she deficates as well. She tends to like crapping on the sides of her enclosure versus anywhere in the middle of it. not sure why but she does. just thought id put this in. thanks

lol, yes snakes raise their tails to poo and pee :P
I have never seen a gravid female wag her tail and scent up a tub, it's pretty much a done deal when they are gravid, she would have no reason at that point to be trying to attract a mate.

yeah my female isnt taking a crap she only does this when i put my male in with her

well i was hoping she was already gravid but oh well ill just let them keep going at it some more.thanks for the input

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Originally Posted by rubenjames

yeah my female isnt taking a crap she only does this when i put my male in with her

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This means she is trying to get his attention and letting him know that she wants to breed;). Good signs!