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markg
at Tue May 31 12:50:46 2011 [ Email Message ] [ Show All Posts by markg ]
I have heard from an old field herper with 40yrs experience with snakes that moisture is one of the key components of a successful deposition of eggs (others being diet - calcium -, adequate muscle tone and a suitable nest site.) Too often captive conditions are too dry for too long.
The soak in very shallow Gatorade or Pedialite is good advice and will not hurt a thing even if it turns out it wasn't needed. My advice is to do the soak as soon as possible.
Also, there is a supplement sold for dogs, cats, birds, etc to boost calories and minerals without filling the stomach. It is sold in a tube, and as I write this I have forgotten the name. A squirt of this will give her some needed calories. I have used it before, it is harmless to snakes. I'll look for it and let you know.
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Mark
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RE: Moisture - markg, Tue May 31 12:50:46 2011