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what are some signs...

combs reptiles Jun 15, 2005 02:41 PM

of a boa getting ready to give birth. I have noticed my female going all over her cage the last day or so. i expected her to be fatter, but as long as i get some healthy babies ill be happy. This is my 1st boa breeding, so im a little wound up about it. I have batted a 1000 with my ball breedings and that seem to be impossible to mess up. Im just hoping a little luck is on my side with this girl.
i never really noticed a huge ovulation (she is a 5 year old virgin at the start of the breeding), but i did see male work her for several months till he just wanted no parts of her. so i figured he was done.
i put them together 1st week of december, so im thinking it should be soon.
ill keep my fingers crossed.

Thanks
Mike Combs

Replies (2)

jlsnakes Jun 15, 2005 08:02 PM

Hi Mike ...
Sharing your anguish ...have a female snow and 2 double het snows showing same signs and trying my patience ...ball python breeding does seem soooooo much easier ...only time will tell !!

Bill Shanahan
JLSnakes

TC Reptile Jun 15, 2005 10:24 PM

Sounds like she's getting close.

Has she pooped yet? See my post below.

Peace - TC

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