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I was wondering if anyone could help me with this problem - last year I received a pair of adult Brooksi, and I brumated them, pulled them out, fed them real well, and everything went great. However, I put them together and nothing happened? I have put them together probably 6 times since then and still haven't observed anything. Yes, it is a true pair, they are proven. Admittedly, I have only bred Corn snakes in the past, and I did everything with these Kings as I do with the Corns (who all produced this year). So, this leaves me baffled. Any suggestions? Too late? I really would like some eggs, I am just confused as to why they didn't copulate. I even kept them together a few days at a time on several occasions.

Thanks for any help,

Paul

Hello

First did someone tell you they are proven or do you know for a fact they are ? Regardless of someone says its always good to check yourself. Assuming they are a pair did you place the pair together after the female shed ? Did the male show any interest at all ? If not thats unusual as its usually the female spurning the male thats the problem.

Keith

Keith,

The male definately showed interest, and I saw him pursue her a few times, I just never saw actual copulation (doesn't mean it didn't happen). However, the female didn't seem to want any part of him. Yes, I put them together after she said as well.

Someone told me they were proven, and from what I saw (him pursuing her), I believe it.

Any more suggestions?

Thanks,
Paul

Paul,
I've had females breed one year, then go two years without letting males copulate. It's something that just happens every now and then. It can be discouraging, but you just have to try again next year. It's definately too late now. Try feeding your male less after brumation next year. Some of my males only eat one mouse every couple of weeks for the first couple of months. Don't give up.

Brandon Osborne