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I have a male that stopped eating early (mid August).

I’ve been using him for a special project, so he has been with just one female.

I haven’t seen him breeding much, but it’s his first season.

Anyway, he’s starting to look thin so I offered him food today, and he surprised me by eating readily.

Qu: will feeding at this point have any effect on my efforts to get him interested in breeding.

Thanks for all replies as always
TomChambers

Hello,
I wouldn't be concered about feeding him during the breeding season. Just seperate them, feed him, let him digest, and place them back together. I have noticed that it seems to give the males a second wind. Good luck with your breeding. Hope I could help you out.
Nick

n/p

younger males generally like to eat and breed.
Older males dont like to eat while breeding.

I have males that will eat. Then digest for five or so days....then go right back to mating.

But that is just me..................eerr my snakes

Thanks rich:

I am still learning about breeding, but during the first month of introducing, I separate and feed all my pairs weekly (or when they finish).

After that I withhold food for the rest of the winter.

All my other males are breeding like crazy (even the younger ones).

This guy has had a disappointing start this year; I have males half his size that have been locking up non-stop since October
TomChambers

...and it's almost always a good sign in females. Females that feed during breeding "know" that the extra calories will go into egg production and a few meals MAY be the difference in the girl ovulating or not. And for you people who like to jump on others, by "during breeding" I mean BETWEEN breeding sessions, not when they're locked up!!! Scott J. Michaels DVM