four weeks. I would suggest that the temps be in the lower 70's for at least 10-12 hours (I even keep it lower for a little longer) and then only raise them to the low 80's for the daytime highs. After 4-6 weeks of cycling at these temperatures I usually witness at least instant interest by introducing the animals. I usually introduce the male to the female since my males tend to be on the prowl in their cages looking for females anyway. I just completed my cycling and introduced them last night and I witnessed copulation within an hour. The male was instantly stalking the female and her tail raised up for her sign that she was ready and willing. I saw them hook up and when I came back in the morning they were still tail locked. I will leave them together for a few days then separate them. I will now bring them back to normal temperatures and re-introduce the male to the female in about a week for a few more days of copulations throughout the breeding season until I see obvious signs of a gravid female (lack of interest on both animals, obvious swelling, female basking in the heat source etc..). This has been my formula that many other breeders have passed along to me and it has worked for me for the last three years now. Good luck and hope this helps.

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