Alright so last month I bought a breeder female Harlequin, 1431g., at repticon Kissimmee. Some banter and haggling with the breeder... Chalked it up to a pretty looking normal and coughed up 50$ out of sheer curiosity and figured a cool dinker project to work.
She hasn't eaten yet. 42qt tub in rack with belly heat at 89-90°. She's been on the cool side for the first couple weeks. Lost about 25 grams last weigh in 2 Thursdays ago. So yesterday I weigh her again and she gained it back plus a few. Shes in blue now. Still won't eat. She's plump so I'm not worried about a few skipped meals. My question:
Could she be gravid? Possibly pre-lay shed? They told me she didn't go this year and they were getting rid of their Harlequin YB project. But is it possible she put some retained sperm to use from a previous pairing season?
Thoughts...?