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quasimodo · Posted: Sat Apr 21, 2007 1:38 pm Post subject: Gravid snakes drinking

Hiya, just a note that might be of help to someone out there. I read somewhere that a gravid snake needs to drink plenty of water shortly before giving birth, and that eggs can fail if she does not have clean water available. My albino Bull is due to give birth within the next few days, last year I hatched 20 babies from her. She is guzzling water, and it reminded me of the article that I had read.

Clean water is always available for her, but it is noticeable that she is extra thirsty now. Has anyone else read or observed this ?

Because last year she ignored the laying box that was provided and instead layed the eggs on the heat mat.... Rolling Eyes

I am getting up during the night to check on her. Very Happy

lol93 · Posted: Sat Apr 21, 2007 5:52 pm Post subject:

Good luck with your eggs. Hope she lays soon for you! Very Happy

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grannykins · Posted: Sun Apr 22, 2007 9:56 am Post subject:

Maybe this time move your laying box to a warmer part of the viv. Hope you get lots of lovely babies.
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1.1 hybrid 3/4pinesnake 1/4 bull snakes
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1.0.1 royals
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