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I picked up an adult LTC female Mangrove today and put her in w/my pair. The male was on her immediately! Of course I have no idea how receptive she is as they've retired to a secluded spot and I'm not about to disturb them. She has a REALLY bad temper..even for a Mangrove! He's was working her frantically while I could see them. Hopefully I'll be able to see more after the lights go off and they typically come out.

Bill

Very interesting observation.
The exact same scenario occurred when I acquired my female Boiga dendrophila dendrophila, but I separated the pair because the female was in poor condition. She's gained weight since that initial introduction, but I think I'll let her build some more reserves before I put them back together.
I hope they breed and give you lots of healthy eggs!
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Roy Blodgett
Green Man Herpetoculture
royreptile@yahoo.com

1.1 Drymarchon corais
2.2 Pseustes sulphureus
1.1 Pseustes poecilonotus poecilonotus
1.1 Lystrophis pulcher
1.1 Boiga dendrophila dendrophila
1.2 Crotaphytus collaris
1.3 Crotaphytus bicinctores
2.3 Pogona vitticeps (snow and red/gold)
1.0 Iguana iguana

Thanks! She's in beautiful shape...nice and fat!! She took 2 thawed adult mice later on in the evening as well. At what point will you reintrouce your male? Arer there "brumation" protocols that can be utilized to target breeing dates? All of my Asian rat Snakes need none...just proximity and opportunity.

For now I'll house the trio together..should they be separated and then introduced from time-to time?

Bill

I'll probably re-introduce the male in a few months, when my female has more weight on her; she's still below my standards for a breeding female. This would also be my first go around at breeding this species, but I suspect that there is no need for brumation as they are a tropical species which does not experience drastic seasonal temperature changes. If proximity alone is not enough to inspire breeding, then a simulation of the wet season by heightening the humidity in the environment for a period of a month or two may incite a response.
As long as you aren't observing any cannibalistic or aggressive behavior, and all of the animals are eating regularly and being fed individually, I see no reason why you couldn't keep them together. I think I will continue to keep mine separate - except for breeding purposes - as it is easier to monitor food intake in such circumstances, but do whatever works best for you and the animals.
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Roy Blodgett
Green Man Herpetoculture
royreptile@yahoo.com

1.1 Drymarchon corais
2.2 Pseustes sulphureus
1.1 Pseustes poecilonotus poecilonotus
1.1 Lystrophis pulcher
1.1 Boiga dendrophila dendrophila
1.2 Crotaphytus collaris
1.3 Crotaphytus bicinctores
2.3 Pogona vitticeps (snow and red/gold)
1.0 Iguana iguana