Think Something's Happening in Ohio

Brannagh as of this afternoon. She shed about 4 or 5 days ago (have to check my records). She's had the male Malachi in with her numerous times and actually shed with him in there this last rotation. She's been off fed for awhile now but I was told this is perfectly normal during breeding activities. Last week right after she shed and Mal went back to his own enclosure she did slam down a rat though (I had read to keep offering even if they refuse).

She's 3,000 plus grams - our cheap-o scale tops out at that weight and she's maxed it out as of last week. She feels, well I'm not sure how to describe it but hard? stiff? more taunt? (does any of this make any sense to you experienced breeders). Her tail looks funny and tiny to me.

Well see what you think....

http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e2...ghMar11074.jpg

http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e2...ghMar11072.jpg

http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e2...07TailSuck.jpg

I think I will pace around some more. I can't say I'm enjoying this first breeding year. It's exciting for sure but I hate not knowing how this whole process really works (reading about it does not cut it with me). :confused: Trying real hard to not phone every experienced breeder I know and babble endlessly about this stuff.

Anyone want to fly to Ohio and hold my hand for awhile? :sigh2:

Oh Jo! I'll hold your hand (virtually) :giggle: She looks plump to me. The only think I can tell you is keep an egg box ready and a hawk's eye on her...;) Good luck!

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Originally Posted by frankykeno

Brannagh as of this afternoon. She shed about 4 or 5 days ago (have to check my records). She's had the male Malachi in with her numerous times and actually shed with him in there this last rotation. She's been off fed for awhile now but I was told this is perfectly normal during breeding activities. Last week right after she shed and Mal went back to his own enclosure she did slam down a rat though (I had read to keep offering even if they refuse).

She's 3,000 plus grams - our cheap-o scale tops out at that weight and she's maxed it out as of last week. She feels, well I'm not sure how to describe it but hard? stiff? more taunt? (does any of this make any sense to you experienced breeders). Her tail looks funny and tiny to me.

Well see what you think....

http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e2...ghMar11074.jpg

http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e2...ghMar11072.jpg

http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e2...07TailSuck.jpg

I think I will pace around some more. I can't say I'm enjoying this first breeding year. It's exciting for sure but I hate not knowing how this whole process really works (reading about it does not cut it with me). :confused: Trying real hard to not phone every experienced breeder I know and babble endlessly about this stuff.

Anyone want to fly to Ohio and hold my hand for awhile? :sigh2:

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She looks like the oven is being turned on :cool: ,AKA making them little ones :carouse: .I will also hold your virtual hand thru this time :D .If i was to come to Ohio i might never return to Illinois lol.You will be fine once the whole process is over but you might find a few gray hairs :P

She looks plump indeed. Look at that tail!

Looks like a little glow is happening! Good luck Jo!

go Brannagh go good luck Jo!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I'd start firing up that incubator and getting it ready Jo. If you need any help, just shoot me a call. I can lend you the gram scale I have. It's max is 7,000 grams, so it might help out a little.

Got my fingers crossed for you Jo!

good luck!

yet another virtual hand goes out to you!

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Here you go, Jo... I think you're going to need this soon. :) Congrats! Remember, waiting is half the fun!