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My male Albino has been courting the female for a couple months. During this time, I observed many tail wraps (not copulation) and lots of spur grinding. On 12/23/08 I saw what I think was a copulation. His tail was waving gently back and forth and his body would make a jolt/spasm every minute or two.

I was not able to see the pre-ovulation swell and I have yet to see a swelling from the ovulation. I do not frequently observe the snakes, so I feel that I may have missed those.

Well, the male now has 3 rub spots on his head. This must be from him trying to get away from the female, which I believe is a sign that breeding is now done.

Does it seem likely that the male has finished breeding this female?

Thank you!!

I posted this as a new title for my post.
The other subject line was not grabbing people's attention.

Thanks.

"Sometimes" the males know when they're done. Other times, the male will continue to breed "after" the job is done. It all depends on the male.

Sine your males has lost interest and it trying to "escape". That's a good sign.

Since your girl is in shed, you might want to remove the male and offer him a meal. Then put him back in with her after he digest a bit or wait until she sheds to put him back. If he still shows not interest, then his job is done. At least, he thinks he job is done.

I have a male that I "have to remove" as soon as he starts behavior your male is showing. I made the mistake of leaveing him in with the female once. I figured I'd just wait until she sheds and then remove him. The next morning, after he started trying to escape, he had his nose rubbed "RAW". I had to take him to the vet. It cost me 300 dollars in vet visits, but he's fine now, but it could have been prevented.
Since your male is already showing signs of "nose rubs" you should remove him now. Mostly for his own safety.