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Average gestation for a kingsnake?

BassSnatcher34 May 16, 2010 03:04 PM

What would be the average gestation period for a Apalachicola Kingsnake?

Replies (5)

Jlassiter May 16, 2010 03:07 PM

>>What would be the average gestation period for a Apalachicola Kingsnake?

60 days at 80F.....Different temperature, temperature fluctuation and humidity fluctuation will give you different results.......

I've had Lampropeltis eggs hatch as early as 49 days (at 82F) and I have had to wait 70 days (at 78F) before......
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John Lassiter
Poor planning and procrastination on your part does not constitute an emergency on my part...
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a153fish May 16, 2010 03:31 PM

n/p
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mckenzieriverrep May 16, 2010 05:06 PM

np

Jlassiter May 16, 2010 05:44 PM

>>np

Aha.....good catch.....

In my experience it takes about 40 to 50 days from ovulation to egg laying......
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John Lassiter
Poor planning and procrastination on your part does not constitute an emergency on my part...
www.coastalbendcaptivebreeding.com

KINGBOA May 16, 2010 06:22 PM

Thank GOD you said that. I'm the guy who drove all of you nuts about my MBK's breeding. Today is the 42nd day since their first copulation and ninth day since prelaying shed. Just worried I guess. Steve

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