She is going into shed...

[Snakydan]

Mine still lock when the female is shedding. But my male doesn't show interest when he himself is in shed.
I guess you can put them together and see how is it first only you decide, it wont bring harm though

[tonkatoyman]

Yes you can still pair them. They may or may not lock but you can pair them. It doesn't hurt anything.

[pamby13]

AWESOME! Thanks so much guys!