Curious Question about follicle growth/reabsorbing

[BHReptiles]

Pairing has not been proven to affect follicle growth. There is anecdotal speculation that it affects it. Things like natural rhythm, weather, pressure, etc. could also have an impact. If it does, there definitely isn't a direct correlation. How experienced are you with palpating? I had a female that was paired since October ovulate last week. The other that was started at the same time ovulated about 40 days ago.

Definitely not very experienced. It's my first go at breeding. I've gotten better since I started, but I'm still not great. I wish I had an ultrasound machine!

The female is still accepting one of my males...so I know she hasn't ovulated. However, she's laying partially inverted (occasionally) and is parked on the hot side most of the time. She's shed 1/4, 2/4, 3/14, and 4/28. She went off feed as of two weeks ago.