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I have a female ATB in with 3 males. The males follow her all night but she has not mated. She is healthy, well fed and not gravid or ovulating as far as I can see. She is probably about 5' long. As soon as the lights go out the males begin their chase. This has been going on for about 2-3 weeks but recently they seem to be more intense about mating. She just moves away back to her retreat and this will go on all night until morning just before the lights come on. Im wondering if it is not too much stress for her? She is still eating. It just rained a week ago so I am sure that is what sparked the males to increase their activity (I keep them outdoors). Should I seperate her if she continues to refuse or will she eventually come around?

Chris

You have 3 males in the same enclosure in breeding season??? Do you know they can fight and kill each other???

Besides pushing each other around they dont bite or constrict each other. The males in the enclosure now havent been combative at all. Two seasons ago I had two males that were pushing each other around until one became dominant but in no way did they injure each other. I have heard that GTP males are vicious during breeding season but not corallus. Well after about two months of constant pressure she's become receptive and has been mating with the smallest male. I removed the other 2 males, they stopped showing interest about 2 or 3 weeks ago anyway. Now I just hope she becomes gravid, looking forward to see what colors will come out.

Chris