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I have a 1.1 adult pair. I put them together since the male went off food this spring and I understand they breed in the spring time in S. Africa. They have not been together very long, but I have not observed any breeding behavior yet. Has anyone here bred D. polylepis,have some advice? Do they need any type cooling or anything of that sort? Any and all info. from those who have had CB breeding success w/ this species would be much appreciated!
Thanks,
Drew.

I cool them down in Jan. and then introduce them to each other in March. I found that a short cool down works for mine.

Jim Harrison

Jim,how low do you cool them in Jan.and when do you warm them back up to normal husbandry temps. before putting them togther in March....Thanks,
Drew.

Lower temps( about 10 degrees both night and day temps) in Jan and raise them the end of Feb. Back to normal temps in March.

Then start putting them together. Good luck.

Jim

Can you post some pictures of your D.Polylepis?

Thanks in advance.

Don't have any pics but have video of ours breeding on youtube. Look under Kentucky Reptile Zoo or KRZ youtube channel for Black Mamba breeding at KRZ.

Jim Harrison