Brumation and Ontario time of year

[marisa]

I would like to ask anyone who has bred cornsnakes in Ontario to see if they have any answers to my questions

Since the snakes can tell whats going on by the lighting cycles and what not, what time of year (with natural lighting coming from window or what not) do you pair your corns up here? I see some people in other areas of North America doing it ealier, or a bit later but has anyone found an optimal time or no?

Another question: I am not brumating my snakes. I really really wanted to but as it stands any area I have to do this in is too risky because of temp fluctuations and what not. On the advice from Rich Z's forum I am going to try anyways. They said I should still have a fairly high chance of a sucsessful mate and hatch. What do you guys think? And do you have any suggestions for me in regards to catching them in "the mood"

thanks for reading-
Marisa