First of all, your female isn't in her prime. If she has bred beofore, atleast multiple times, she is nearing her end, as female veileds that are bred generally do not live much longer that 1.5 -2 years, as males can live as long as 7 years. At her age I wouldn't expext to get more than a clutch, MAYBE 2 AT MOST out of her. If she neer breeds for you, I wouldn't be to surprized. But, no she isn't ready to breed yet if she is gaping at him. If she is receptive, there should be NO aggression what so ever. Receptive females generally sport a robins egg blue, usually dots. I have had several female veileds, and some showed it, and some didn't. Generally how I know is when females are receptive, they become VERY "docile" and submissive. Since I often take her their trees out to clean their cages, they usually his and gape, but when the don't, I try to pick them up, and almost always, they show no aggression. Then I place them in with a male, and in a matter of seconds, they are mating. There is virtually no courtship with veileds, the male just rushes her to copulate. If she is receptive, they will mate. Veileds are not picky about their mates as are some cham species. good luck.



Anthony

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