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More about temp sexing for Z

FR Sep 27, 2005 09:48 AM

Something else to consider, in many cases, such as monitors, crocodilians, etc, there is little embryonic development at the time of egg laying. I think its the same for turtles and torts. I do not know about geckos.

Snakes, colubrids and pythons, have large embryos at the time of egg laying so, the sex may have already been determined.

Controling temps before egg oviposition is a new approach and makes it very attractive as a method of temperature sexing.

In my case, I promote females to choose a temperature they prefer, I give them a range to pick from, which would make controlling impossible. Again, they pick many different temps, so they may indeed be controlling the sexes. Just something to consider, thanks FR

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ZFelicien Sep 27, 2005 10:50 AM

Thanx for the additional information... i'm going t attempt a few things this upcoming season... i'll document it and post the results after eggs have hatched and snakes are sexed.
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Thanx
Royal Blue Reptilez

~ZF
Bklyn's Finest Brooksi & Goini Fanatic

stinkypinky Sep 27, 2005 04:24 PM

Hi guys

Please read my Thankyou post below, i have included some important effects of other temperature's.

Iv Tried every temp you can think of and would want anyone to ruin clutch's of eggs.

i am sorry if you have already read the post but on this forum things move so fast that it will be lost in no time.

Thankyou

Paul..
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Pinky's taste nice,only if there fresh..

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