Breeding with balls who usually have hides.

[Lolo76]

I asked a similar question (regarding the hides) when I first introduced my pair, and nobody had a definitive answer. So I tried it both ways, and noticed that Mona got particularly agitated without the hide... since each of them did have hides before mating, they both looked uncomfortable in the empty tub. I ended up making a new - bigger - hide from a small litter pan, so they could fit easily inside and still get their "lovin" on. I found them copulating within hours of adding this new hide, so I guess it's working fine!

All I can say is to keep introducing them, and maybe he'll get more interested over time? My boy (pastel) is only ~550g and a year old (maybe younger), and got down to business really fast... so I don't think size/age matters, but some are ready sooner than others it seems. Could also have been the impending shed that bothered your boy, since many snakes get cranky during that time. Good luck!