no action in 1st 24 hours

Is it enough? ... That depends ... health and vigor of the male, health and vigor of the female ... are they laying together, are they laying apart, are they eating, how low your temps are getting, etc.

3 on, 3 off is a good start ... if you're not catching the male actively courting after a couple of attemps, pair less and rest more until he gets into the groove. If you see a lock, give a long rest and try again. If your male is just going with one girl, 3 on and 7 off is even better.

If the snakes continue to eat, leave the hides out ... if they stop eating, try putting them back in.

There's no one that can tell you what will work best for your snakes ... you're going to have to do a lot of trial and error and figure that one out. It's a lot of fun to learn what their little "quirks" are ... you're in for a great first breeding season!!! :D :sweeet:

-adam

Hey I struck out my first couple of times too. My snakes on the other hand have had better luck:D

On a serious note, I have found younger males or first timers need a few visits before they get going. Be patient, it will happen:snake:

I put my first male in with a female about a week ago and they locked in the first 24hrs and were pretty much locked everytime I checked in... Since he seems to be getting the job done I kept him in for 3 days and gave him a weeks rest. This is my first yr breeding and like others have said just play it out as it goes and make tweaks down the road. Good luck!!

cheers guys, reallyappreciate the info i will heed it and more, keep yall posted