Do you say gravid or pregnant

I've seen people use both terms. I got into a conversation with another breeder about this and we were trying to figure out which is the most commonly used term, or which is the actual proper term. I usually say gravid but I have a lot of people on my FB who are not familiar with breeding terms, so I usually just say gravid/pregnant for those who don't know what I mean. In my opinion pregnant makes more sense for live bearers, but I've always thought gravid was the proper term. What are your thoughts on this?


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Gravid is the technically correct term and the one I see used most often. I think people just switch to using "pregnant" in conversation colloquiallly.

Synonyms. See entry for gravid at www.dictionary.com. I use both depending on audience.

i say "preggers"

I say she's "earning her keep".

LOL thanks guys, I needed a chuckle today.

Gravid, since I don't talk snake breeding to non snake people I only use the term gravid.

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"Preggo", "Preggers" or the best "Oh she's such a chubby little floof".

Lol preggers! I think I'll just start using that! I do talk to non snake people about my snakes and I try to keep it simple and understandable.


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