While he is doing a great job with his hogs, his problem is not snake related. How or why he thinks everything said is aimed at him is an issue not related to snake husbandry. On this forum, he has a confidence issue.
I have to say this, and it does not need to be said. When my captives are doing great, big clutches, double clutching or more, growing fast and strong, I could careless what any of you, or the any author or any big time breeder say. And I could careless what I say or think. I go with it. They the snakes TEACH me, I do not teach them.
In Caracals case, he has two issues, as far as I can see, one is how long it takes his females to deposit eggs, and, Egg retention, that requires palpation to remove. The amount of days, does not matter as long as his animals and eggs are fine, but retaining eggs does matter. That he rationalizes it does not, is on him. Naturally any female that retains eggs, is erased from existence.
The point is, if those females of his have more problems in the future, perish from reproductive issues, he will be aware of what caused it. Why folks fight tooth and claw over information, they do not have to use, own, utilize, is totally beyond me. Why they think needling, twisting and turning, all in an effort to find a weak spot, is not about snakes, its all about WINNING a debate, which sadly the snakes then become a tool for human ego.
To answer your question, Both Gregg and I have observed eggs deposited within the five day mark and they have Zero vascular development, next year, or next clutch, I will take pics and that back that up. Thank you for this conversation.

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