Breeding Attitudes

[frankykeno]

I've read a bit about female snakes during their breeding cycles and how their attitude can change but is it seen in male snakes?

Malachi our 05 100% het albino from 8Ball is going through his first breeding experiences. He's been cycled in with one of our adult females three times now (well rested between each visit to her). He is currently refusing to eat which is totally unlike him but makes sense if his snakey mind is on the ladies. He is heavily in blue right now so not being paired up this week at all.

Now Malachi's always been a hissy snake. That's just his way to grumble about everything but he's never been a snake that struck out at us or tried to bite no matter what. This week he is a whole different snake. I had to drop a cloth on his head in order to change his water as he was seriously trying to nail Mike. Boy was Mal in a mood LOL and boy is he fast! No way could we even think of tapping him on the noggin with the water bottle, he was coming at anything that moved and he's got a good strike range! He's a good sized male at around 1,200 grams and he would pack a bit of a punch I think if he connects.

So do some male snakes get snitzy during the breeding season? He's never acted up during a shed cycle like this but perhaps his hormones plus the shed keeping us from letting him back in with a female is making him crabby. Any thoughts folks?

[Freakie_frog]

I would imagian that with all the stress of breeding and shedding and and all that go on he is stressed and tired and hungry and like you said only got the one thing one the brain.

Sorry I couldn't bee of more help.

[Ginevive]

I wish that I could help more, too.. both of the males I am breeding are first-timers, and quite honestly, their attitudes are pretty-much the same as before; Ruger is a little scaredy cat, and LaVey is still fiesty. However, Ginger is definately different since being bred for this season; she will completely snake her head out of the tub when it's opened, and I have taken to tapping her lightly with a fly swatter; it is longer than a bottle and offers more safety. Once I get her out (for cage cleaning only; no handling now..) she seems to relax and realize it is not dinner time, but then from the holding tub to the rack again, I need to be 100% vigilant..
Remember my post not too long ago; she was the one that latched onto my hand and had to be removed by Mark. I was treating her the way I always had, with little caution because, well, she was never like this before. You could open her tub (or tank) at that time,and she was as mellow as anything; but also at that time, she was baking eggs (you remember my ill-fated clutch last year..) and then off feed.
Is he acting more like he is extra hungry, or defensive? With Ginger, I really believe it is hunger striking she's after; defensive snakes don't coil around an enemy. I am resting her and feeding between breedings, but isn't this just crazy? Don't worry Jo, I am right there with you in the beginner-breeder department! I am so glad we have this forum.

[ECLARK]

Females have been making males crabby since the beggining of time.

[djslurp1200]

This forum has helped me answer alot of my questions... Mainely breeding related. But no matter what I have to ask I always get a bunch of great answers... Great forum!

[SiscoReptiles]

Females have been making males crabby since the beggining of time.

Ed,

I really don't know what to say to this.. I love my wife and she is very good to me. I feel that you are way out of line to say such a comme... Ok.. phew.. she is not watching me type anymore..

I agree 100%, man.. Amen! lol

Rick

[Kilo]

Ed,

I really don't know what to say to this.. I love my wife and she is very good to me. I feel that you are way out of line to say such a comme... Ok.. phew.. she is not watching me type anymore..

I agree 100%, man.. Amen! lol

Rick

ROFL.... Priceless!!!

[West Coast Jungle]

Ed,

I really don't know what to say to this.. I love my wife and she is very good to me. I feel that you are way out of line to say such a comme... Ok.. phew.. she is not watching me type anymore..

I agree 100%, man.. Amen! lol

Rick

Have you heard the song "It's hard to kiss the lips that chew my ass out all day". LOL Snakes aren't the only one who get fiesty!