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Talk about suprises

rwoodyer Mar 28, 2005 05:26 PM

So, I bought a large female (~2500 grams) from a local pet store for $85 (they thought it was a male). They had been keeping it with a smaller BP, which had already been sold, so I didn't really know anthing about it. When I first saw her she was laying a little inverted, so I thought maybe she was gravid, but I couldn't feel any eggs or large follicles.

Since I bought her, she refused every meal, even though the pet store told me she was eating a ton. So I thought she was just taking her time adjusting to her new environment right?

Boy I was wrong. I looked in her tub today and saw her wrapped around 7 perfectly formed eggs no slugs. WOW. Talk about a deal. 7 eggs, and a large captive bred female that you know is a good breeder for $85. I wish I could find more like this. I hope I can get her back up and gowing for next year. But I figure she has already more than covered her initial cost.

Replies (3)

toshamc Mar 28, 2005 05:31 PM

It could only get better if the daddy turns out to be a mojave! LOL, Congratulations!!!
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Tosha

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ginebig Mar 28, 2005 06:16 PM

Good on ya, I could handle a surprise or two like that

Quig

serpentcity Mar 28, 2005 06:23 PM

np

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