First time breeding

So I have a norm f to a pastel m
And I just put them together yesterday, so far the interaction is slim to none. And she is a big sissy to begin with :-) he's not really doing anything that looks like he's interested and neither does she. She's kinda just hiding from him and


What exactly should I be looking for?

ok no one wants to chime in.

Just keep pairing, I have a spider male that I never saw locked with any female, but he obviously was getting the job done :), produced 4 spiders in 1 clutch.

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Originally Posted by llovelace

Just keep pairing, I have a spider male that I never saw locked with any female, but he obviously was getting the job done :), produced 4 spiders in 1 clutch.

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Really? Like I said this is my first time and lol they them selves are virgins :-D

So I know the process is new to them but I'm sure nature will take it's course

Have a look at this one m8 it explains it pretty mutch and might give u a tip or 2 ;)


http://www.ballpython.ca/gallery/breeding.html


/Erik

Well another reason could be the temperatures... It's really not the season to be breeding. Most breedings start in october and go through early year. I know here in so cal it's way too hot to try introducing the males to females. Your best bet would be to just wait til the colder months, keep feeding them and getting them nice and big and trying again later in the year.

I do know of some breeders who breed all year long but that's because they have precisely controlled environments that give optimal conditions for this.

A tail lock is usually what you look for :)

lol no i ment like is there a sign that they are interested in each other or is it just,

boy see girl, instant need for lovin's?
girl see boy, omg he's coming i hope he's gentle?

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Originally Posted by sookieball

lol no i ment like is there a sign that they are interested in each other or is it just,

boy see girl, instant need for lovin's?
girl see boy, omg he's coming i hope he's gentle?

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lol, some boys are slow starters, some seem shy you never see a lock but 2-3 months later you get eggs.

Have either of them bred before?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ftPfa...eature=related

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Originally Posted by Kesslers Kreatures

I do know of some breeders who breed all year long but that's because they have precisely controlled environments that give optimal conditions for this.

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My second clutch was laid last night, and am expecting 2 more shortly. I must admit that I got a late start. I don't have a precisely controlled environment just a tiled reptile / rat room that I keep at 79*

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Originally Posted by sookieball

ok no one wants to chime in.

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You also had it in a forum that wasn't about breeding (Morphs and Genetics) - so I moved it to the Breeding forum for you.

They don't always lock, and they don't always figure it out the first time. You've got MONTHS to go before you're even close to an ovulation and eggs, so they've got a lot of time to figure it out.

Be sure to give them both rests.

Storms rolled into the Northwest

Been locked up for 16 hours....And are still locked :)
http://i968.photobucket.com/albums/a...n/PICT7152.jpg

Patience is the key, give them time and as Robin mentions be sure to rest them and offer food between breeding.

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Originally Posted by sookieball

What exactly should I be looking for?

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They will let you know when they love each other :D

http://i968.photobucket.com/albums/a...n/PICT7152.jpg

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Originally Posted by snakesRkewl

They will let you know when they love each other :D

http://i968.photobucket.com/albums/a...n/PICT7152.jpg

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Good luck on BELs!

Thanks to everyone for their input!!

Yeah that video showed a very helpful tid bit!

After I put them together I found tons of like wet spots with small urates and a little just idk wet substrate
If that's a good sign than yay!!!

I guess nature does know what it's doing and needs no help

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Originally Posted by sookieball

After I put them together I found tons of like wet spots with small urates and a little just idk wet substrate
If that's a good sign than yay!!!

I guess nature does know what it's doing and needs no help

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Mother nature definitely needs no help :)

Sounds like she was scenting up the place, good luck with your pairing :gj: