idk.... my baby boy (now 2 yrs) has never shown any intrest in his mom..... he has never been away from her for more than a week..... ever..... and that was when he escaped..... but I wouldn't really mind if he did..... so it really isn't realy a problem.... he just lives with his mom and his sister..... and hopefully his niece within the next few years my big female has always been great with new snakes..... especially babies...... even baby milks and browns!!!!! she's just a great mom