....well, I haven't posted here in a while but I thought this would be interesting to share. I've seen a number of ovulations this season but none quite like this one. The photos still don't seem to catch the same perspective as seeing it in person. I've seen a few human females that looked like they might actually pop and this little female appeared to be in a similar predicament. There was just an incredible difference between the girth just in front of the ovulation and the ovulation area itself. You can see it pretty well in the first photo. In the fall, I was hesitant to put her in a breeding trial because she was just 8.5 lbs but she was also 3.5 years old and of very good muscle tone so I decided to proceed. She was courted by a male Jungle for a full month. Due to unfortunate circumstances (the loss of a male Jungle in another breeding trial), I chose to move that male into another trial. He was replaced by a really nice normal with beautiful pattern & color. He courted her for another full month before this happened. Notice he is still back there doing his job in these photos. Should be interesting to see what I get from this. Quite possibly I will get a mixed litter as I am confident that both males copulated with her. Good luck to everyone as things begin to really heat up for this breeding season. gray

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• stand back.....I think she might explode.... - gray, Sat Jan 8 09:26:00 2005
• Gray, stop lying! - Jonathan_Brady, Sat Jan 8 09:40:13 2005
• you made me laugh JB.....np - gray, Sat Jan 8 15:21:14 2005
• Has anybody seen my cat??...........................n/p - drimes, Sat Jan 8 09:56:10 2005
• speaking of cats, I haven't seen mine in a few days? np - gray, Sat Jan 8 15:36:41 2005
• I can't believe how red that "normal" female is at her size and age!! - chicagopsych, Sat Jan 8 09:57:12 2005
• Thanks, more..... - gray, Sat Jan 8 15:39:26 2005
• RE: hey Gray........ - ajfreptiles, Sat Jan 8 10:12:16 2005
• Well.... - gray, Sat Jan 8 15:41:31 2005
• Good to see you here..........more - JohnLokken, Sat Jan 8 10:42:59 2005
• thanks for the compliments John....more - gray, Sat Jan 8 15:43:42 2005
• I'm sure they'll get lots of love and attention there...........more - JohnLokken, Sat Jan 8 15:57:42 2005
• Congrats Gray!! ... more - topnotchboas, Sat Jan 8 12:03:40 2005
• RE: Congrats Gray!! ... more - gray, Sat Jan 8 15:45:38 2005
• RE: Congrats Gray!! ... more - topnotchboas, Sat Jan 8 16:03:57 2005
• good luck Gray ... I hope the huge ovulation means a huge litter for you ! - CE, Sat Jan 8 17:24:07 2005