Egg Question

[Elvia]

Hey guys, My mother was asking a question that ..well I didnt know the answer to. She asked why doesnt the mothers eggs stay with the mom? All I said was, that the babies gotta stay in the incubater to make sure they actually do live.:noidea:

[The Snake Guru]

It is possible to let a mother python incubate the eggs, however you must be EXTREMELY diligent on watching the cage temperatures and humidity, and even then the hatch rate may not be as great.

So for the sake of convenience most people incubate artificially which allows them to keep a better eye on the development of the eggs, and in most cases increases the hatch rate.

~B~

[Elvia]

Alrighty then, my mom was just asking because she thought they were supposed to keep there eggs. Thanks B!:D

[Juggalo]

also it is better for momma snake it is the differance in them eating after they lay the eggs or after the eggs hatch i like the idea of mom eating as soon as possible because they look pretty rough after laying the eggs so the sooner they eat tthe better

[Elvia]

also it is better for momma snake it is the differance in them eating after they lay the eggs or after the eggs hatch i like the idea of mom eating as soon as possible because they look pretty rough after laying the eggs so the sooner they eat tthe better


Oh yeah!! I forgot about that one;)Thanks Sam!

[boa23]

how do u take the eggs from them without them getting pissed

[Elvia]

how do u take the eggs from them without them getting pissed


The mom usually is curled up on the eggs. You gotta take her head and gently take her off and put her in another cage ready for her. She wouldnt be pissed as long as you got a Rabbit ready for her;):D

[boa23]

thank you elvia.
dose anyone have pics of a mother on her eggs

[SnakeGirl]

The only mom-and-eggs pic I have is of a ball python, but here it is:
http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w154/SnakeGirl3/3%20Chloe/Pics023.jpg
http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w154/SnakeGirl3/3%20Chloe/Pics025.jpg

Hope this helps some! ;)

[boa23]

thats really cool thanks

[danthony428]

it is pretty cool seeing the mom with her eggs, i love those kinds of pics