About three weeks ago I noticed that the smaller female had

the male by the head. This was likely a stern message from

her that she was not in the mood yet.



Yesterday around mid day I noticed the male stehlini beginning

to court with more vigor. Just to make sure incase anything

occurred, I put the camera within view of them. As I walked

by later to check on them I saw that the male had the female

by the neck as they slowly walked around the enclosure. A

few minutes later he made his move and was successful. Not

sure if this was their first time for the season but am thinking it could have been. Copulation lasted about 3 minutes. I'm sure

they'll hook up one or two times more in the next week.



I should see eggs in about a month or so. She usually lays right

at 31 days after first breeding. With any luck I should see some

egg pipping going on just shy of two months after that if all

goes well.



John

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