I have a redtail boa i am wondering how long the pregnancy should last i have already counted the 105 days that i was told it would take after post ovulation shed and she has been getting skinny in the front of her body and the bulge is pushing back but no babies yet i am wondering how much longer i should wait before worrying?? any answer will help thanks.
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Redtail Boa
skinna420
Mar 18, 2009 12:12 AM
Replies (3)
joeysgreen
Mar 18, 2009 08:28 PM
Dystocia in boas is unheard of to me, and I feel safe to say that it is quite rare. Keep a nice hide box in there and be patient. The one time that I bred this species I remember being on my toes waiting and just about to give up when a little baby snake head popped out of the hide's door to look around. Great feeling 
Ian
Kelly_Haller
Mar 19, 2009 06:50 PM
The 105 day figure is just the average and can vary as much as a week or two depending on size, age, reproductive history, and gestation temp of the female.
Kelly
MamaJackie64
Apr 13, 2009 04:36 PM
What is the gestation period for red-tail boas?
