Will a gravid female accept food after she sheads, also will a male try to mount a gravid fem after she sheads ?
Thanks.
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A few king questions
dinodon
May 08, 2007 10:16 AM
Replies (2)
FunkyRes
May 08, 2007 10:40 AM
Sometimes and I don't know.
Last year my amel accepted food after her pre-lay shed. This year she did not. I think she has more eggs in her this year, which would be incredible since she laid 12 last year.
I have no idea if a male would try to copulate with a female about to lay, but I wouldn't see any point in trying - it should be obvious if she is gravid. Lower portion of body will be much bigger.
(it was even more obvious after her shed)
It is even more obvious now (13 days after shed - still hasn't laid)
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3.6 L. getula californiae - 5 eggs (Cal. King)
1.1 L. getula nigrita (MBK)
1.0 Pantherophis guttatus guttatus (Corn)
1.0 Boa constrictor constrictor (suriname, fostering/rescue)
3.3 Elgaria multicarinata multicarinata (Cal. Alligator Lizard)
MikeRusso
May 08, 2007 10:58 AM
My answer would be yes to both of your questions..
You should offer the female a meal after her shed.. If your not planning to double clutch this year then keep them separated as they will usually lock up again.
~ Mike Russo
