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    Just Curious: Egg size?

    I don't breed snakes and have never seen an actual Ball Python egg. I was reading some fabulous posts on the Advanced Husbandry Board that included some pics of adorable babies with the eggs. I was wondering if someone could just give me an estimate about big (wide/tall) your average Ball Python egg is?

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    Re: Just Curious: Egg size?

    They are slightly smaller in diameter than the female that laid them. Some can be longer, while others are closer to being a sphere, but they are generally the shape of a typical egg.
    What are these mojavas I keep hearing so much about?

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    Re: Just Curious: Egg size?

    Thank you so much that is just fascinating!!!

    How many do they usually lay in a clutch?
    Mama to 4 rescues and my son,Chandler, born silently 12/18/96:

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    Re: Just Curious: Egg size?

    My second biggest female laid eggs over 3 inches long this year.
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    Re: Just Curious: Egg size?

    I think 4-6 is an average BP clutch.

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    Re: Just Curious: Egg size?

    Quote Originally Posted by WingedWolfPsion View Post
    My second biggest female laid eggs over 3 inches long this year.
    I think all the eggs I have had are around that size, except for my latest clutch of 8 that were smaller than usual.

    Quote Originally Posted by hermeticcharm View Post
    I think 4-6 is an average BP clutch.
    4-6 for a smaller female. I think 6-8 is closer to average, with plenty laying more than that. My smallest clutch was 6 including a slug.
    What are these mojavas I keep hearing so much about?

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