Was just wondering what you all have experienced?
What is the most eggs you ever got from a pit?
What is the least amount of eggs you got from a pit?
How long do your eggs usually take to hatch?
What temps do you incubate at?
Do you use a homeade or store bought incubator?
Ever had a pit that didnt use a nest box?
Do you double clutch your females?
Thanx in advance for any and all replies.
WES
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Average clutch sizes for pits??
wesss
May 06, 2005 12:25 AM
Replies (2)
kb
May 07, 2005 10:57 AM
Check out the Pituophis Page at kingsnake.com...listed under Care Sheets/FAQs/Features.
My personal experience has been with Pine Snakes, so take this for what its worth.
Clutch size
La Pines-2-4
Black Pines-4-8
N Pines-8-12
Fl Pines-6-10
Incubated at 80-82 degrees usually yields neonates in 62-65 days.
kb
May 07, 2005 11:01 AM
Lots of incubation mediums, personal preference is vermiculite.
Have never used incubators...placed on high shelf in bedroom closet, w/thermometer to measure temp has worked like a charm for me.
Never had a pit not use a nest box; just need to make one available once they complete the pre-laying shed.
Never tried to double clutch a pine snake...don't think its good for the snake.
As mentioned earlier, check out the Pituophis Page. A lot of experienced herpers contributed content and husbandry info and can tell you all you need to know.
