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What are the reasons a female would not become gravid after locking up several times?

My Story: I dropped temps prior and she was large(about 1500g) and at least 2.5yrs old. The male was 1.5yrs old and about 1000g. They locked up several times, then i raised temps. They're both normal, so no big expectations.

Thanks for your help

There are a hundred reasons, here are some of the most common:

1. "She" is actually a "he". - Yes, two males will still lock up on occasion.

2. Stress. Either her, him, or both.

3. She/he isn't mature enough to actually become gravid/get the job done. Age and size play equally important roles in breeding for both sexes.

4. They were not cooled long enough or at the right time. - She may have been "about ready" and you raised the temps on her. Or she may have been ready just before you cooled, but you missed out by a week, a month, a day.

5. The first few lockups may have been "dry runs" - it can take multiple lockups before anything happens and even then nothing is guaranteed.

6. She may be gravid and you just missed the signs. If nothing happens within 2-3 months after the last time they were together, then you can most likely be sure she isn't gravid. Otherwise, you never know... they like to play with our patience and our minds.

Last year I had a female that locked up once only, in early June. She produced a perfect clutch in November!
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Brad Chambers
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The Avalanche has already started-it is too late for the pebbles to vote....

i had two that did the same this season
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Thanks
Chad Ramsey