Thanks Gregg, Great report.



Let me add a little more. Normaly colubrids, pair up at the nesting site, well before the female cycles. They normally stay within a few feet of the site. Which means they nest as soon as they are ready. There is no frantic looking around for a place to nest. Of course, non normal can occur, but its rare.



With captives, the second and third nesting in the same box, will improve steadily, as long as the conditions are right. Which indicates they look to nest at or near where they have before.



Also as i mentioned, deeper is better, but I understand your needs.



If your like me, and I think you are, you observing the improvement you have already seen, cause you to look for more improvement.(to test the range) So my job with you is done. hahahahahahahahahahaha



Now you understand why it gives me a stomach acke to see poor nesting. I thank you and Adamo for testing it out. Hogs are a great canidate for easy nesting. Some reptiles are not so easy(varanids)



I have a question for you, what is the normal sequence from pre cycle shed to egg laying, in your experience. Thanks so much

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