Tips on Breeding

[Jay]

I just intoduced my male to my female again he was poking her almost lookled like bullying but 30 min latter they wher both in one hide all tangled i took the male out and now the female has not stopped roaming around her cage what should i expect next like if shes preg how long until she has eggs

[infernalis]

One thing I have learned about breeding (any) snakes, unless you actually saw a real "lockup" then you have no way of knowing weather they copulated or not.

I have seen my males riding around on the backs of the females, but no actual sex took place.

When they do "have sex" and you witness the lockup happen, then the countdown begins.

What species are you trying to breed?

[Jay]

a jungle jag with mi jungle diamond (carpets) im going to put th male back in but imo it looks as if hes just pissing her off

[Jay]

and "the countdown" whats that im realy new with breeding snakes she looks swelled am i seeing things or is that to quik like i have no idea what to expect

[infernalis]

The carpet experts will be on sooner or later and can answer you much better than I can.

I know that any female that has not recently ovulated will not be receptive to males harassing her.

[Jay]

Originally Posted by infernalis

The carpet experts will be on sooner or later and can answer you much better than I can.

I know that any female that has not recently ovulated will not be receptive to males harassing her.

she bred last year for my frend what about the swelling

[shaunyboy]

if carpets are kept at constant temperatures all the year round it greatly reduces their chance of breeding

they are dependant on seasonal variation to stimulate mating activity

a cooling period improoves sperm development in males

in females it helps the production of ovum

over a period of 1 to 3 months the females develop large follicles in their ovaries

they become sexually active for part of this period

during ovulation the follicles from both ovaries are realesed at the same time from the ovaries into the body cavity called the oviducts.

the whole process creates a noticable mid body swelling

any follicles that dont get released into the oviducts can be re absorbed

the follicles that have ovulated in the oviducts will produce eggs whether they've been fertilised or not

sounds like your girl is ovulating

did you cool the pair down ?

that would improove the chance of coception for the above reasons

i wish you all the best in this breeding mate