1st year attempting to be a ball python breeder.

[rlditmars]

One thing that I have heard of to get males "excited" is putting them with another male in the same closed off area for about 5-10 minutes. Also, I don't know if it rains much where you are, but here in Oregon it sure does and that seems to be helping with copulation for my snakes. However, mine are also both proven so they know what they're doing.

I wouldn't suggest putting two males together as it does tend to set up competition, however it could result in the male you want to breed being dominated or stressed by the other one you introduced as competition. This could have a negative result on your breeding plans. Better to stick with the scents such as sheds and sperm plugs, over the actual snakes. Your advice about rain is good. BP's tend to respond favorably to low pressure systems(stormy weather) for breeding.