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RE: Chill Will ! part 2

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Posted by: Gregg_M_Madden at Fri Jun 13 16:21:07 2014  [ Report Abuse ] [ Email Message ] [ Show All Posts by Gregg_M_Madden ]  
   

While I do agree there other factors that can contribute to egg binding, poor nesting and dehydration are 2 of the main causes and by offering proper nesting, you can reduce the risk of egg binding significantly. One subject that not many touch on is the importance of calcium for muscular strength and how important it is for the egg deposition process. Most people think snakes get enough calcium from their prey. This may be very true but how are captive snakes kept in a rack producing the D3 in order to process and absorb its calcium intake. There is a reason why MANY hognose breeders say that their females are only really productive for the first 2 to 4 seasons. I know for a fact that is has nothing to do with the females capabilities. It has to do with improper husbandry and I am certain it can be attributed to reproductive organ damage as well.


   

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