Tis the season...

Congrats on the successful lock!

If that is a pre-lay shed, she wouldn't normally be receptive to locking with a male (and there would be no reason to pair her), as she would have already ovulated. In my experience, a shedding female is usually a very receptive female. I think that's what's going on here.

Good luck with this pair, Albert! :gj:

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Originally Posted by Eric Alan

Congrats on the successful lock!

If that is a pre-lay shed, she wouldn't normally be receptive to locking with a male (and there would be no reason to pair her), as she would have already ovulated. In my experience, a shedding female is usually a very receptive female. I think that's what's going on here.

Good luck with this pair, Albert! :gj:

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Thanks Eric, I was actually on the fence about the ovulation and I had asked about opinions in another thread on the possibility of the possible ovulation. VMS herpetoculture says if unsure it can't hurt to continue pairing post ovulation. Either way , I appreciate your input and experience. I need to keep better records of pairings and dates in the coming months. Thanks again. I know the shedding is key but I thought it was post shed when the pheromonal off gassing (scent) was highest and that the male would be more receptive at that time?

Good looking pair!

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Originally Posted by Albert Clark

Cool. Got it! Vin Russo is the president of my herpetological society here in N.Y. He is very knowledgeable and is always willing to help. I see him about once a month at the meetings.

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Lucky sob lol

Love pieds! My pied should be laying in a week. Not to burst your bubble, but pretty sure they don't lock if she actually has ovulated and is in prelay shed so she's most likely still building. I sometimes stick a male back in with a female if I question an ovy and take it as a good sign if they DONT lock.

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Originally Posted by HannahLou

Love pieds! My pied should be laying in a week. Not to burst your bubble, but pretty sure they don't lock if she actually has ovulated and is in prelay shed so she's most likely still building. I sometimes stick a male back in with a female if I question an ovy and take it as a good sign if they DONT lock.

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Oh, ok HL thank you for weighing in on the query. Lol. :cool: 30 days and 5 eggs later..

Two pieds nice best of luck clark. I'm gearing up to get ready for my first pairing.

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Originally Posted by EDR

Two pieds nice best of luck clark. I'm gearing up to get ready for my first pairing.

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Thanks EDR! This pair produced 5 eggs last year. But this time i added the pastel pied male first. Both males have locked with her numerous times over the past 4 to 5 months. Good luck and success with your projects. :D

This was the original way the eggs looked 3 days after being laid and at unfortunately sub optimal tub temp of 81F ( thought it was 87.5).https://ball-pythons.net/gallery/fil...age_312382.jpg

This is how they look today after correcting the temperature in the tub 12 days ago. Corrected to 88.5F - 89.5F. Humidity percent was constantly at 99% with press and seal in place. Accurite is showing incorrect humidity percentage.https://ball-pythons.net/gallery/fil...ge_251978.jpeg