Is this a lock for sure?

http://i609.photobucket.com/albums/t...3131000453.jpg

Sorry for the cellphone pic, but I just had to capture this moment. He moved a slight bit when I opened up the tub for a better look so it might not really look like a good lock.

She was tail wagging earlier and not too long ago. He's been trying to lock up with her this evening, I even saw him wrap his tail around hers but she was slithering around so he didn't get a good grip. I just took this pic not even 5 minutes ago :D

To me he looks to be too high. Not by much though.

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Originally Posted by briz

To me he looks to be too high. Not by much though.

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That's right near where her vent was, but like I said earlier when I opened up the tub he moved up a little bit.

I don't think it's quite a lock, but he's getting the idea! :D I'm no expert, but I've noticed the boys often stick their tails up in the air, and/or wrap around the females - like this:

http://i131.photobucket.com/albums/p...ockedClose.jpg

Super lock!
http://i131.photobucket.com/albums/p...s/DSCF3919.jpg

Doesn't quite look like a lock yet, but it would seem they are definitely warming up. Good luck!

This morning I caught them in a super lock which was just awesome. I haven't ever been more excited:D

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Originally Posted by CoolioTiffany

This morning I caught them in a super lock which was just awesome. I haven't ever been more excited:D

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That's what u think...wait till u get eggs..:banana:

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Originally Posted by hmj75

That's what u think...wait till u get eggs..:banana:

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It's gonna be pretty hard to wait with all of the excitement:banana:

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Originally Posted by hmj75

That's what u think...wait till u get eggs..:banana:

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Eggs are great... but when they pip is the coolest time, especially when you are playing the odds game. It's like getting a scratcher lottery ticket on Christmas morning.

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Originally Posted by hmj75

That's what u think...wait till u get eggs..:banana:

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eggs?? eggs are nothing wait till they hatch :banana::banana: LOL

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Originally Posted by 771subliminal

eggs?? eggs are nothing wait till they hatch :banana::banana: LOL

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That wait is suicide even when u know what the outcome is...always hope for the "weird" or "twins"....

In my limited experience ( this is my first year, but all my males are awesome when it comes to getting the job done ) the picture you posted is what my males do about an hour or so before they actually get her locked. I think they're just tickling the females to entice her for copulation. Sort of a courtship.

I think I'm pretty lucky. In the last month I've recorded 25 locks from 3 males to 8 females. I hope all my 09, and 08 males are as productive as my guys that are breeding this year.