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Male Burm Won't Breed???

MikeSkipRocks Apr 27, 2009 05:31 PM

I have a Albino-Granite Male that is roughly 8-9 feet. Trying to breed to an Albino-Het Granite Female roughly 12 feet. They breed last year with no problem at all. When I placed them together before the male showed alot of interest and they were breeding the next morning when I checked.

However This time ( about a week now ) I have re-introduced the male he shows no interest at all. I have kept them apart all year round. I figured it would go just like last time but its not. Not sure of what I can/should do to peek his interest.

I have them in a 6' long 3' wide 3' enclosure

The female is bulked up alittle since last year, eating on rabbits and baby pigs now.

The male is also alittle larger than last season. eating on jumbo rats. He did eat the week before i put them together. Could that be causing his lack of interest. Or perhaps the females increased size putting him off? Temps? Light Cycle?

Anyone know how to get my burms mojo back????

Replies (2)

Jaykis Apr 27, 2009 08:13 PM

His breeding season may be done for the year.

MikeSkipRocks Apr 27, 2009 09:39 PM

I really wish that didn't make perfect sense. In 08 I put them together in early Feb.Somehow I guess I just got lucky. I waited longer this year to put more weight on the female. Snooze ya Loose I guess. I plan to keep putting them together at the end of every month for a week. Don't know if that will do any good but I'll try.

I was thinking of trying to pair her with a diff male. However I'm not sure I can find a male adult albino granite. Also the two of them make great looking babies.
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