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When should I start to worry??

AbsoluteApril Aug 06, 2003 11:01 AM

Ok... my girl is on her 113th day from POS...
(approx 127 days from ovulation)
she had what I presumed was the pre-birth waxy stool last
friday, was crusing the cage off and on but past few days
just sitting again. I am starting to get worried about her,
should I? Any advice? Not sure what to do at this point,
I am being patient but I don't want to wait too long and
have it be detremental to the snake (I'd rather lose the
babies and save the snake than lose them all).
Should I start to worry after say, another week or should
I be worried now? (as you can see, I already am... lol)
thanks in advance for any help or advice you can offer..
-April

(her cage currently has newspaper and a water bowl, I have
60% of the front of the cage covered for privacy, I have
sprayed her down the past few days and we do have a low front
over us now..)

Replies (7)

Jonathan_Brady Aug 06, 2003 11:05 AM

everything i've heard is that if they go longer, it's better. so i wouldn't worry for quite some time. best of luck and be sure to keep a camera handy!
jb
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RioBravoReptiles Aug 06, 2003 11:22 AM

.. you see a lot of these 105-115day litters with premature babies, big yolks attached and that kind of stuff. I have had BCC go 200 days POS and my BCO female just went almost 160.. babies were perfect.

If there is no other sign of trouble and she just seems to be comfortable just let her do it on her own time.
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A. Rentfro
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AbsoluteApril Aug 06, 2003 11:28 AM

Ok, that makes sense.. I was very happy at first that she
was going longer (I figured, less chance of premature..) I
just wasn't sure how long would be.. *too* long so to speak.
thanks for the calming words, I will continue my patient
wait.. and the camera is in the snakeroom waiting too.

East TN Reptile Aug 06, 2003 11:58 AM

Hang in ther. Dave

AbsoluteApril Aug 06, 2003 02:17 PM

serpentdude Aug 06, 2003 02:45 PM

...what 'expectant' Fathers sometimes go through!!! The 'absolute' best of luck to you and your girl April!

Steve
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Nature - the original Master Planned Community!

East TN Reptile Aug 06, 2003 07:11 PM

Dave

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