Some of you who read/follow my other posts know that I have a male pewter on breeding loan. He came to me at 400g with plugs. He's now 650g and I have yet to see a lock form him. I usually check on my snakes 2-3 times a day (once in the morning, once in the evening, and sometimes once in the afternoon). I've tried pairing during a thunderstorm, placing him with the shed of the female with the female, placing him with the shed of another male, rubbing another male's sperm plugs on the female, putting the other male with him, playing romantic music, etc. I can't get him to lock. I've also never seen him court a female. Could it be that he's a super quick breeder and I'm just missing locks? Or could it be that he's just not ready?

My other male is 700g and locks with anything within 30 min. He's an absolute stud. He started pairing at 500g and started off shy but within a few weeks he starting pairing quicker and longer. Now, I have to struggle to catch him UNLOCKED so I can remove him! He would much rather stay with the ladies all day.