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I woke up this morning to find that the female Pseustes sulphureus decided to lay her eggs a little early. She's coiled around two pearly white ones so far. As for information about temperatures, medium, etc. She's in a rubbermaid container, partially filled with about a 1 1/2 inch layer of ground coconut husk and long fiber sphagnum, which I keep slightly moist, with some leaf litter over the top to provide some shelter. I also keep the cage walls covered to provide some added security. I haven't been incorporating a night drop, but yesterday was hot and I decided I would turn off the heat for the afternoon through to the next morning. The temperatures are actually in the mid 70s as we speak. Later, if I can do it without disturbing her, I'll try to get some shots of her nesting for everyone.
Hope all is well.
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Roy Blodgett
Green Man Herpetoculture
royreptile@yahoo.com

1.1 Drymarchon corais
1.1 Pseustes sulphureus
1.1 Masticophis taeniatus taeniatus
0.0.1 Coluber mormon
1.1 Lampropeltis getula californiae (desert phase)
1.0 Boiga dendrophila dendrophila
1.1 Corytophanes cristatus
1.2 Varanus acanthurus brachyurus (Mt.Isa)
2.3 Pogona vitticeps (snow and red/gold)
1.0 Iguana iguana

“All men lie enveloped in whale-lines. All are born with halters round their necks; but it is only when caught in the swift, sudden turn of death, that mortals realize the silent, subtle, ever-present perils of life.”- Herman Melville

WHOOO HOOO!!!! That's awesome! Keep us updated on her progress and, of course, the incubation and hopeful hatchings!

Billy

Yes sir!
Good luck with incubation. Now it seem you will be pseustes addict...
Take care

I'm already a Pseustes addict! lol

Thanks for all of the kind words everyone. Here's a shot of her with the eggs. More to come.

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Roy Blodgett
Green Man Herpetoculture
royreptile@yahoo.com

1.1 Drymarchon corais
1.1 Pseustes sulphureus
1.1 Masticophis taeniatus taeniatus
0.0.1 Coluber mormon
1.1 Lampropeltis getula californiae (desert phase)
1.0 Boiga dendrophila dendrophila
1.1 Corytophanes cristatus
1.2 Varanus acanthurus brachyurus (Mt.Isa)
2.3 Pogona vitticeps (snow and red/gold)
1.0 Iguana iguana

“All men lie enveloped in whale-lines. All are born with halters round their necks; but it is only when caught in the swift, sudden turn of death, that mortals realize the silent, subtle, ever-present perils of life.”- Herman Melville

Nice pic, nice eggs and nice snake!
Can't wait to see nice babysssss
Take care

The two eggs showing look good. Make sure you mark the top of the eggs and remove them before she rolls them around. If you are using coconut make sure it is not too wet as it holds alot of moisture. It should look like coffee grounds. You should not be able to wring water out of it. Here is a pic to go by. Bottonm is too wet for most eggs.

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"Life without risk is to merely exist."

I wish you the best of luck with them, but it seems like you're pretty lucky to begin with!

You'll really be impatient when you have to do it the long way next year!

Didn't you notice the fine print on the sale's contract?

I believe it stated clearly that if the female was gravid all offspring must be shipped back to the seller with a dozen roses.

Just kidding, good luck.

Dan

LOL! You'll hear from me as soon as they hatch. I can't wait. Thanks for all of the advice, Dan.
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Roy Blodgett
Green Man Herpetoculture
royreptile@yahoo.com

1.1 Drymarchon corais
1.1 Pseustes sulphureus
1.1 Masticophis taeniatus taeniatus
0.0.1 Coluber mormon
1.1 Lampropeltis getula californiae (desert phase)
1.0 Boiga dendrophila dendrophila
1.1 Corytophanes cristatus
1.2 Varanus acanthurus brachyurus (Mt.Isa)
2.3 Pogona vitticeps (snow and red/gold)
1.0 Iguana iguana

“All men lie enveloped in whale-lines. All are born with halters round their necks; but it is only when caught in the swift, sudden turn of death, that mortals realize the silent, subtle, ever-present perils of life.”- Herman Melville