Possible Boa love?

[Evenstar]

Looks like copulation to me.

Yeah, I'd say that's a lock!

[Salamander Rising]

Yeah, I'd say that's a lock!

Over 9 hours later, they're still at it.



So...how do I know when they're 'done' or whether it was successful?

[jason_ladouceur]

Over 9 hours later, they're still at it.



So...how do I know when they're 'done' or whether it was successful?

When they separate they are done. I then remove the male for a few days rest and a meal. Then out them back together. This continues until you see the female ovulate. Generally the female will refuse the male after that but I keep pairing a few more times after that just to be sure.

[Salamander Rising]

When they separate they are done. I then remove the male for a few days rest and a meal. Then out them back together. This continues until you see the female ovulate. Generally the female will refuse the male after that but I keep pairing a few more times after that just to be sure.

They are lying side by side with their cheeks touching but he's no longer wrapping her up.

I will put him back in his own house.

Thank you!

[Evenstar]

When they separate they are done. I then remove the male for a few days rest and a meal. Then out them back together. This continues until you see the female ovulate. Generally the female will refuse the male after that but I keep pairing a few more times after that just to be sure.

Yup!

[Salamander Rising]

When they separate they are done. I then remove the male for a few days rest and a meal. Then out them back together. This continues until you see the female ovulate. Generally the female will refuse the male after that but I keep pairing a few more times after that just to be sure.

She ate happily, he didn't eat.

This is the first time he's not eaten his rat.

Is it normal for him to not eat after mating?

/worried snake mom