Dr. Del pretty much covered it. I would not recommend putting both in a unfamiler enclosure. I've alway read introduce the male into the females enclosure. That what I've done and have had not problems doing it like that. If space is an issue maybe try taking out the hide or putting in a smaller waterbowl.Originally Posted by dr del
Hi,
I'm not the best qualified to answer this but I'll get the ball rolling with my 2c.
Snakes need heat all the time and I think any snake you keep for any length of time (especially two weeks ) without even providing the normal cool end temp is going to have trouble as a result.
They definately couldn't eat and digest a meal and I'd be worried it suppressed their immune system and lead to flare ups like RI's.
The second problem with the idea is both snakes are going to be in new surroundings - I'd be worried that would actively put them off breeding.
I would honestly take the hide out of the females tub and put the male in with her (at the normal temps ) and see what happens. My females always seem to wreck the tubs at that point and I don't clean it up until I'm pulling the male. Either because I have seen a lock or because the three days is up.
Also look around for the various hints on getting reluctant breeders going - there are quite a few to try.
dr del
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