Getting males to lock females??

[highqualityballz]

She is usually in the middle closer to the cool side when male is not in with her.

[Stewart_Reptiles]

Once per month even without witnessing a lock?

Twice at the most but somtimes even withoutba lock I still only pair once a month, lock is not the only thing I look at, general interaction between the two, positioning etc.

Also what does it mean when the female is on top of the male?

It is less encouraging than the opposite, a positive sign is when the male is on the top even if you don't see a lock it's either getting there or it has already happened.

She is usually in the middle closer to the cool side when male is not in with her.

Keep paying attention to where your female is located in the tub, and take advantage of the weather, look for low pressure, cold front, storms etc.

This will also help if this is your first year ut will allow you identify tge signs to look for http://ballpython.ca/breeding/

[Rick3883]

I just put my male in with my female. They have been laying together for an hour or more when one struck at the other. Is this something to worry about?