Just broke up an attempt to mate :(

[fuzzhc]

Whilst I was cleaning the panther cages I accidentally left them open and went downstairs. When I returned, both male and female were on top of the blinds, I noticed he was head bobbing and on top of her. I got the fright of my life and broke it up. I'm thinking this was an attempt to mate? I know it wasn't successful but will this trigger her into producing infertile eggs? Or will I be able to let them have a go at it again soon?

This was the after math of her all scratched up

 

[Kiwiflage]

Most likely they would be at it again given the chance. If she's wounded, I would let her heal before putting her through that stress again. I wouldn't be too worried about sparking egg production, but I'm sure a more experienced keeper will chime in to correct me if I am mistaken

 

[sharp229]

How old is she? Were you planning to breed them? That was an attempt to mate, and how are you sure it wasn't successful?

 

[fuzzhc]

Yeah she's healed fine now, the scratches weren't deep. I keep forgetting how old exactly lol will have to check but I think she is like 1 year and 8 months by now. I was planning on breeding them but just wasn't expecting to walk in to that lol! Just as I walked in it looked as though he was just climbing on to her and when I picked her up he was still trying to position him self properly until I removed him lol. I'll try again today and see what happens, thanks guys