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What the heck is she doing in this pic? SHe just shed 3 days ago. Its not mites, which people say that is why they soak, and its not a shed, what do you think?

I can't say for sure, but my first guess would be too small of a water bowl.

What the heck she is doing is saying is,

I NEED A LARGER WATER BOWL. I WOULD LIKE TO SOAK, PLEASE!!!

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Actually to me it looks like typical cold seeking behavior that you often will see on females this time of year before they ovulate. Wrapping around the bowl like that is pretty usual, I've often wondered if thats a female ball pythons reaction to 'gettin the cramps'

Mark

>>What the heck is she doing in this pic? SHe just shed 3 days ago. Its not mites, which people say that is why they soak, and its not a shed, what do you think?
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SHe was bred just 3 weeks ago, is it possible to ovulate so soon?

Could still be weeks before actual ovulation. Shes just working up to it. Keep putting your male in with her 3 or 4 days every week. Check her every day and when she does ovulate, you'll know it. It's just another one of the signs along the way that hopefully winds up in hatchling snakes.

Mark

Oh and BTW: Your water bowl is just fine, I've been using that type for years.

>>SHe was bred just 3 weeks ago, is it possible to ovulate so soon?

probably just building follicles or she is just trying to get cool. Some of my females do this at this time of year (breeding season)....seems to me like they are just doing what feels best.
I consider it a good sign of things to come!
Good luck.
Joe Compel Reptiles

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