Pastel X Bumble Bee lock on second time pairing

[Mike41793]

Mike thank you for the advise and input!! Its nice when a senior member of the site steps up and adds even the smallest of details. I am nothing but all ears and attention when it comes to that because I know that many many people have put in years of effort and trial and error to get where we are today with the ball python, I am newer to the hobby (a little over a year) but strive to learn as much as I can as fast as I can.

And Jayare remember just because you have not seen a lock does not mean it has not happened. But definitely keep it up!!

P.S. It will look something like this

I take out the hides but leave in the water bowls. Mist down the females tub before you put them together and put them together when it's supposed to rain that nite or the next day. When she's freshly shed, that's good too. I've never had a male in shed lock, but some do. I've never seen a lock when a females in shed, but some do. Because of that, I personally just don't bother pairing when they're in shed, but it's your call. One lock a month is all you need. Once I get one lock between a male and a female, that male won't see that female again for 3-4 weeks. In the mean time he gets to pene other ladies. More pairing to see more locks than once a month is overkill imo, but others may disagree. If you ever have any questions feel free to shoot me a PM. I'm far from an expert but I don't mind sharing what has and hasn't worked for me.