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Solid Yolk Babies

Maizeysdad Apr 29, 2013 09:27 AM

Well, 5 of the 8 babies on my recent Salmontine x Salmontine litter died. All of which had big, hard bellies full of yolk. I made sure they had access to a high temp area to thermoregulate, but they dropped off, one by one, between 2 and 3 days of age. The only silver lining is that the three survivors all seem healthy and happen to be the 2 probable supers and the "chocolaty" one (the 3 best babies in the litter).

It was a depressing few days, but we shall march on. Boa breeding is not for the faint of heart.

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fulton768 Apr 29, 2013 09:31 AM

That sucks man, sorry to hear. Hopefully the remaining three will thrive, good luck

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