Kevin, that is a very interesting take to think that the desert girls might not have the hormonal balance right to produce viable eggs.

As I said above, I am new to this hobby, but as a biochemist you have triggered a whole bunch of ideas in my mind. Do you know of any studies measuring ball python hormone levels in females as they mature, produce follicles, ovulate, and lay their eggs? Comparing desert females hormone levels to normal levels at various stages would be very interesting...

Perhaps a little estrogen or oxytocin supplement at the right time would unlock the whole project!

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