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Hello...Ias i posted some days ago, i got a PHYLODRIA some days ago, an adult one (90cms), I didnt knew she was "pregnant", and yesterday i found in her cage an gg (really big jeje)..

This took my by surprize so i dont know what to do and how to take care of both of them (mother and egg)...

She looks too tired and weak, she didnt eat anytihing in 15 dyas by now..im going to put a "pinkie" perjhaps now she wants some food...

the question is, what to do with the egg? must i put it in the same cage or appart and in what conditions?

thanks!!
rod

You need to get the egg into a seperate container, if it hasn't dried out for incubation. There are different methods. I prefer using a plastic (clear if poss) shoebox and putting spagnum moss in it (hand sqeezed to get ectra moisture out. Temp around 90* F. Many people prefer perlite.

Now you know why she wasn't eating. Make sure she has enough water and then offer small food in a couple of days.

Frank
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