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Need Help! I think my snake is pregnant.

Well I just ordered the deluxe Hova incubator on lllreptile.com for 40$, it was conveniently on sale this week. It includes 5 deli cups, and Hatch rite.
My mother asked her good friend if I could pay him the cash it costs, so I could use his card to order it (don't have one, don't want one). And he was very very nice, he said I didn't owe him a thing if I relocate snakes he might find at the house he's fixing up to move into (win win situation). He couldn't believe he was actually ordering a snake incubator for me (not a fan of snakes), but was very nice to do so.
 
I wish I knew where my "corn snake guide" by Kathy Love ended up so I wouldn't have to keep being a pain with questions, but when will a gravid female usually stop feeding (how far into gestation)?
I fed her last night, and she ate no problem. Should I feed her a bit more often to give her a boost to cultivate the eggs, or is an adult mouse every 7-9 days good?

BTW, since I took her [orange candy cane] out of the cage with my Ghost, he's has been going nuts. I fed him last night and he seemes really distracted. He usually swallows the mouse right down, but seemed like he wanted a girlfriend instead of food. He was moving in a pulsating manner, and now roams his cage as though he's in search of something.
Is this typical of a male searching for a mate, or is it just typical curiousity?
 
Michael823 said:
I wish I knew where my "corn snake guide" by Kathy Love ended up so I wouldn't have to keep being a pain with questions, but when will a gravid female usually stop feeding (how far into gestation)?
I fed her last night, and she ate no problem. Should I feed her a bit more often to give her a boost to cultivate the eggs, or is an adult mouse every 7-9 days good?

BTW, since I took her [orange candy cane] out of the cage with my Ghost, he's has been going nuts. I fed him last night and he seemes really distracted. He usually swallows the mouse right down, but seemed like he wanted a girlfriend instead of food. He was moving in a pulsating manner, and now roams his cage as though he's in search of something.
Is this typical of a male searching for a mate, or is it just typical curiousity?
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My girl last year stopped eating after her pre-lay shed. Every 7 days is fine, but some people might say to bump it up to 5 or 6 days.

Your boy sounds like he's just looking for a girl. Some males do go crazy during breeding season, and will go on a feeding strike.
 
RobbiesCornField said:
My girl last year stopped eating after her pre-lay shed. Every 7 days is fine, but some people might say to bump it up to 5 or 6 days.

Your boy sounds like he's just looking for a girl. Some males do go crazy during breeding season, and will go on a feeding strike.
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Yeah, I'm very surprised by his behavior seeing this is his 1st year breeding, especially seeing I never brumated him. In a way I'm pretty happy that he's showing these signs already, I really want to start getting into breeding and he shouldn't be very hard to breed. I would like to get a breeding size snow, ghost, or anery female in the not so distant future, and hopefully have some anery or ghost babies. I want to get one before his ambition goes down, but I'm not sure how easy it will be to find a breeding female in my price range.
Thanks for all of your advice Robbiescornfield, you really know your stuff!!!
 
Lots of good advice already given!

I just skimmed the thread quickly, and I don't think anyone already mentioned that you should BE SURE to set up the incubator for at least several days before putting any eggs into it. Make all of the needed adjustments before adding eggs. Once eggs are in it, do not change the temp, or you will likely over correct and cook your eggs.

Good luck!
 
kathylove said:
I just skimmed the thread quickly, and I don't think anyone already mentioned that you should BE SURE to set up the incubator for at least several days before putting any eggs into it. Make all of the needed adjustments before adding eggs. Once eggs are in it, do not change the temp, or you will likely over correct and cook your eggs.

Good luck!
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Thanks for the advice, I will definitely be sure to set it up in advance. I really appreciate all of the little things you guys are taking the time to tell me about, I really want this to go smoothly!!!
BTW, great book (corn snake manual), it's so packed with info for being such a small book.
 
"...it's so packed with info for being such a small book."

Funny you should mention that! When we did the updated version, the publisher said it was TOO packed and looked too much like a text book. They wanted it to look more spread out, with bigger margins - I guess so it won't intimidate those who really don't like to read too much, lol! Glad it helped!


Sometimes the first breeding year produces a lot of infertile eggs compared to subsequent years. But sometimes they are 100% the first year - you never know. Just don't be bummed out if the first year isn't all you hope for - the next year will probably make up for it. It is just the nature of reptile breeding!
 
I'm very surprised by his behavior seeing this is his 1st year breeding, especially seeing I never brumated him
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It's a common misconception (if you'll pardon the pun!). Brumation is not necessary for breeding Corns. Both males and females will feel the "urge", whether brumated or not.
 
I don't read a whole lot, but reptile books (especially about corn snakes), are the exception. I get syked when a new Reptiles magazine comes in the mail, and it usually doesn't even have articles about snakes I own. I love the book the way it is, but I wouldn't be intimidated by a bigger book at all.
Also, I'm not expecting a great turnout so I won't be too disappointed if the eggs are infertile. I'll just be happy if she lays the eggs, gains her weight back, and comes out of it the same way she went into it. Atleast I'll already have the incubator, and be better prepared for next time.
Thanks again for the advice!!!
 
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