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I cannot seem to find the gestation period for the ETB. How long does it take from mating to birth?

Thanks.

Mating to birth... no idea... it varies everytime.... Post ovulation shed to birth... approximately between 130 and 150 days

Rob

Thanks for the response. I just cannot seem to tell when ovulation is taking place with them all coiled on a branch.

Its usually pretty obvious when most females ovulate.
you will see some pre ovulation swelling as well.
Ed M.

www.EmeraldTreeBoa.com

Thanks Ed. Great picture. I think that mine may be ovulating now but the swelling seems to last too long for ovulation. I cannot tell the difference between ovulation and pregnancy.

If you get a chance take a pic of her and post it.
Ed M.

Thanks again Ed. I just took some pictures of her. I trust that it has enough detail to tell her condition. She has been like this for at least a week.

There you go, she is either ovulating now or getting ready 2. She should shed in the next 3 weeks. After the shed you have about 130 to 160 days to wait as Rob mentioned. Northers are about a month (125+) sooner but Basins tend to go a little longer. Most of my basin litters have been in the late 140's and some up 2 180.
I would offer her some more perches maybe branches that run the opposite way of you pvc pipe to give her more of a platform under the hot spot and maybe a suspended water bowl. I have used PVC for the last 20 years. I highly recommend either sanding it with 80 to 120 grit sandpaper or scorching it with a torch and cleaning it with hot soapy water and a brillow pad. Emeralds feel very uncomfortable on smooth perches and I think it leads to stress on the snake.
Ed M.
www.EmeraldTreeBoa.com