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Snakefood
03-28-12, 10:31 AM
OK, so how do you people witness locks??!! I can't seem to witness one no matter how long I stand there!!

I have 3 Corn matchings this year, one for the babies with certain hets and 2 testing out PH's.

match 1 - the male displays typical pre-mating behaviors. I have seen them lying side by side with thier tails lined up, but not over/under or in lock. I have not witnessed a lock between these 2 who started being placed to gether back in the end of Jan. The female is showing no signs of being gravid. She hasn't shed since Jan 20.

Match 2 - again the male displays pre-mating behavior, I have not witnessed a lock and she started being paired in early feb. She is showing no signs of being gravid. She last shed March 11

Match 3 - I have witnessed NOTHING between this pair, no behaviors or line-ups, NOTHING!!!! however...... this female is starting to look "thicker" and maybe a little "bumpy" too. She also refused her last meal, she NEVER refuses meals, NEVER!! her last shed was on March 13.

So what do you think?? Am I just missing the locks?? or are they not happening. From the descriptions given would you guys say I have at least 1 gravid female or is this season gonna be a bust for my corns??

shaunyboy
03-28-12, 10:40 AM
http://i429.photobucket.com/albums/qq17/spilota01/Tarzan%20and%20unknown/P1010432.jpg
http://i429.photobucket.com/albums/qq17/spilota01/Tarzan%20and%20unknown/P1010435.jpg
http://i429.photobucket.com/albums/qq17/spilota01/Tarzan%20and%20unknown/P1010436.jpg
http://i429.photobucket.com/albums/qq17/spilota01/Tarzan%20and%20unknown/P1010437.jpg

i witnessed the above by sheer fluke pal

i also caught them at it during the night,3,4,5am

i hope you catch them at it as imo,its very educational,first time i caught him using his spurs to get her in the mood,it was like being in my own wild life doccumentry:D

cheers shaun

Snakefood
03-28-12, 10:43 AM
hmmm, maybe I'll change thier substrate for now to newspaper, I've never liked the look, but it may make witnessing a lock easier, thanks!!

marvelfreak
03-28-12, 11:08 AM
hmmm, maybe I'll change thier substrate for now to newspaper, I've never liked the look, but it may make witnessing a lock easier, thanks!!
I would just leave them only and give them time. Maybe light some candles and put on the R&B. To help get them in the mood. lol

Snakefood
03-28-12, 11:09 AM
snake romance, eh??

shaunyboy
03-28-12, 11:10 AM
I would just leave them only and give them time. Maybe light some candles and put on the R&B. to help get them in the mood. lol

Barry White.....

works everytime chuck :laugh:

cheers shaun :D

marvelfreak
03-28-12, 11:12 AM
Barry White.....

works everytime chuck :laugh:

cheers shaun :D
I like playing R. Kelley's "Bump and Grind.":D

shaunyboy
03-28-12, 11:14 AM
I like playing R. Kelley's "Bump and Grind.":D

:shocked::shocked::shocked:

:yes::yes:

cheers shaun :D

Snakefood
03-28-12, 11:15 AM
LOL, you guys kill me!! LMAO

CK SandBoas
03-28-12, 11:47 AM
I just witnessed my first lock of the season yesterday, but wouldn't you know, today, they have retreated underneath the aspen for a bit more privacy:D:D