Temps between 80 and 90(hot end). They appear to twist together but I have not been able to establish if penitration is accomplished. I have been thinking that is the problem. I put them together for 24 to 36 hours at a time and seperate for a day or 2 then put them together again. I do this until they just seem to lose interest in each other.

I also have heard that the light was not necessary but there is a guy I've heard of locally that has a snake that lays eggs couple times a year without a male present and claims it's the lights he's using. I have not been able to contact him and find out what type of light he is using.


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try giving them access to cooler areas if possible, especially at night. 80 is a little warm for the coolest part of their cage. I keep mine at about 78 with 90 hotspot during the day and about 70 with a 85 hotspot at night... it changes a little here and their due to room temp, but corns are pretty forgiving. during the winter i just turn off their extra heat except for 2-3 days after they eat. they spend most of the time at about 68-73 and eat/digest/grow just fine.

are you sure you have a female? males will sometimes twist around quite a bit during combat.

I assure that the one guy's snake is not laying multiple clutches due to a light. the female is more than likely retaining sperm and simply double clutching... i've had a few corns do it.

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