I have been researching around about the cooling process and have come to the conclusions that it is definitely helpful, but not necessary. I have three females I wish to breed this season, two of which I have introduced my male to over the past month during storm systems. I witnessed multiple lockups with one of the pairings on a couple different occasions, but only witnessed the male courting the female in the other.

I am wondering if I should go ahead and cool my 41qt female rack, or keep temps up. It is my understanding that cooling is not as necessary after copulation? If that is the case, how should I deal with the females whom have not copulated?

Thanks!