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My female Taiwan surprised me with a clump of 3 eggs & 2 slugs last night. On May 3, I found her coupled with a very young male that I honestly didn't think was old enough to be sexually mature (teenagers, shesh!). Anyway, she never at any point appeared gravid so imagine my shock. In retrospect she did refuse a meal 10 days ago and that should have been a big clue. After all, who ever heard of a living, breathing Taiwan passing up a chance to eat???

OK, so now what do I do? She is still wrapped around them as of 3pm (when I leave for work). Will she eventually leave them or do I need to take them? She is in guard dog mode at the moment and doesn't like it one bit when I touch them (well, duh). They aren't in the best place but I am misting them and I placed a handful of moistened spahgnum moss on top of them to keep them from drying out. I also placed a small wicker basket over her to give her a bit a privacy. I doubt strongly that I will be able to seperate them now so I won't even attempt it unless I hear a compelling argument to the contrary. I am open to advice.

Thanks!
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Who is like Set...

1.1 Vietnamese Blue Beauties
2.2 Taiwan Beauties
2.3 Cave Beauties
0.1 Bull Snake
1.0.0 Argentine Blk & Wht Tegu
2.5 Box Turtles

My Chinese taeniura layed nine eggs in her nest box. She displayed the same defense behavior. I could have left them in for a few days since she was in moist sphagnum, but wanted to get them in the incubation box, asap. So, I just reached in slowly and pulled the whole clump out in one motion. Last year I had a harder time because there were only five eggs and she had a better grip. I had to move her off the eggs.

This year she remained coiled around the spot where the eggs were for about a week. I wouldn't leave the eggs with her that long because they will probably dry out, and if you're going to change their position you should do it early.

Just my 2 cents

TC
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Ratsnake Haven: South Korean Dione's ratsnake, bimaculata phases, mandarina locales, calico and hypo taeniura, Western and Southern Plains ratsnakes

Thanks for the reply Terry! I'll give her until tomorrow to mosey off and if she doesn't I'll remove them.
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Who is like Set...

1.1 Vietnamese Blue Beauties
2.2 Taiwan Beauties
2.3 Cave Beauties
0.1 Bull Snake
1.0.0 Argentine Blk & Wht Tegu
2.5 Box Turtles