First clutch of the year!

Well, I finally had my first clutch of the year drop today. Andromeda is an IJ I produced about 5 years ago that is owned by Caleb Hinojos, a good friend of mine. I have "custody" of her while he is doing his time for the Marines. I bred her to a very nice Spitfire male, Shamino.
This is her first clutch and I am stoked to see what these two lines can produce.
Here she is on the eggs.
http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b1...3/P3310137.jpg
13 nice fluffy eggs!
http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b1...3/P3310139.jpg

And here is a pic of Caleb holding her when he was here visiting last year.
http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b1...3/PA150010.jpg

Awesome! Is that a large clutch for this species?

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Originally Posted by kellysballs

Awesome! Is that a large clutch for this species?

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13 is a good average. My largest was 16 eggs by her mother. I have heard of larger clutches but 12 - 17 is average.

Cool, thanks for the info. Keep us posted can't wait to see those babies pipping!

Congratulations! How do those eggs compare in size to ball python eggs?

that is a beautiful IJ!! congrats and good luck with the eggs!!

so cool. I hope your friend has access to email(not sure where he is) that will be so amazing for him to see. Beautiful snake.

WOO-HOO! You go MPIMP! :D Great looking eggies!

Can't wait to see what you produce this year.... :hug:

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Originally Posted by wendhend

Congratulations! How do those eggs compare in size to ball python eggs?

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The eggs are a bit smaller than ball eggs with the hatchlings weighing about half or less than a hatchling ball.

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Originally Posted by Lucas339

that is a beautiful IJ!! congrats and good luck with the eggs!!

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Thanks so much.

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Originally Posted by BPelizabeth

so cool. I hope your friend has access to email(not sure where he is) that will be so amazing for him to see. Beautiful snake.

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He does. He is currently in LeJune but heading to Afghanistan soon.

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Originally Posted by Laooda

WOO-HOO! You go MPIMP! :D Great looking eggies!

Can't wait to see what you produce this year.... :hug:

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You know it hon!!
There are a few surprises in the works! Stay tuned! :banana:

Congrats !!! can't wait to see how the babies look