Thoughts on pairing

[Stewart_Reptiles]

He was 822g empty when I began pairing and he is 710g empty today with a steady rate of weight loss.

As they were coiled together once, the rest of the time he was on the opposite side of the tub. However the female was very interested on each introduction and I noted "messes" were made during several pairings.

The female has exhibited no signs at this point. Eating normally. No bowl wrapping or seeking the cool side. She did go off feed for 3 weeks, but I believe that to have been the result of our move (as it came immediately after) rather than an indication of being gravid. She is eating consistently again.

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As far as the male I have seen male losing more than that and still be fine it's really a matter of managing your male well, make sure he gets rest, don't over breed and make sure it is well hydrated, pair when you have storms etc, a little tip males under 1000 grams I keep them in 15 quarts even V18 tubs during breeding season you might want to do that if you do not already.

One thing I have highlighted and that can play a roll in the lack of action "you moved", I can tell you that moves are often bad news when breeding especially right prior or during breeding season, I moved a few years back and it was the worse season I had. I know breeders who will not even move females to another room or even make dramatic changes such as switching bedding type during breeding season.