Signs of Eggs?

[ballman123]

My female has been trying to tagg me lately. Before I started breeding she wasn't like this. Could she have eggs? I tried palpating, dont really feel anything unusual. Can females "hide" their eggs so they cannot be felt? Thanks

[Annarose15]

I didn't have any issues with my females, but this is my first season. When did she eat last? It's possible she's just hungry.

[ballman123]

Ate a few weeks ago but she refuses food just strikes at me. I started breeding in october I don't know I wish there was just a way to tell if she was gravid.

[einster]

my snakes started locking up around late october early november.i have no eggs and i can't feel anything when i am palpating.this is my first year breeding ball pythons but i have had my females with 3 different males.anybody got any idea about if i could still get eggs or if i could have done something wrong. message me and let me know i would be thankful for any advice thanks

[ballman123]

Same with my i bred two different males.

[bads15]

is your female mimicking any of these characteristics?
http://www.ballpython.ca/gallery/breeding.html

[ballman123]

not really

[einster]

i see my snake mimicking some of that but i have not seen them building or ovulating. i had several good locks from 3 different males i have seen the female lay inverted but when it comes to building i have got nothing.i am still hoping though

[JustChad04]

Not sure if it is much help but give it time. Some females can be late and unpredictable. Especially the young females or first time breeding females. I too and undergoing my first breeding season but have gotten alot of valuable information from seasoned breeders. Dont loose hope. Are you still introducing the male? Any "Glowing"? I noticed you said she snaps at you, that is actually a good sign as well some females get attitude when they are gravid. (just like pregnant women lol). My female normal is also very finicky, and always on edge and before breeding her she was a puppy dog. This is her first season and she is also late but i was lucky enough to catch what I think was an ovulation. (she was huge and she hasnt been eating so know it wasnt from feeding, was in late Feb-mar). But I might have been mistaken because she should have laid eggs by now. Just be patient and if probably by june-july if no eggs then better luck next season


But keep your heads up! You are not the only first time or seasonal breeder that has expected/late eggs! They can take up til June sometimes to lay!

Best of luck to the two of you!

[ballman123]

Thanks, and yes I am still pairing just want to know weather to have an egg box ready or not?