OMG... I think Mona's about to lay!!

Thanks everyone!! I guess pfan was right, because she hasn't laid yet & seems to be more settled now... it should be happening soon, though, so I'll definitely keep you all updated. :gj:

Congrats! Mona looks huge in the pics!

Btw, is the temperature (of 87-89) supposed to be ambient temps? Or am I supposed to be measuring from inside a tub? Right now the fridge is empty with the thermostat cranked up, and ambient temps are around 87. Also, can a different thermostat achieve higher temperatures? Right now it's hooked up to the cheap Repti-Temp 500R, but I have a Herpstat on one of my racks... I don't have much trouble getting the rack temps up, so I was thinking about switching them. Whaddya think?

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Originally Posted by Jason Bowden

Congrats! Mona looks huge in the pics!

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I know, huh? :O She was a BIG girl to begin with, at nearly 5ft and 2700-2800g before breeding... she hasn't eaten since March, but I think she's probably close to 3000g with the eggs!

Hi,

Is the repti-temp turning on and off?

If it is constantly on then you need more heat tape to get higher temps - if it clicks on and off then it might be worth trying a different thermostat.

I have heard others say the fan also generates a little heat but have zero personal experience. :(

But either way get crackin on the incubator and good luck. :hug:


dr del

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Originally Posted by dr del

Is the repti-temp turning on and off?

If it is constantly on then you need more heat tape to get higher temps - if it clicks on and off then it might be worth trying a different thermostat.

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It doesn't seem to be clicking much, and I only notice the green (on) light every so often... can't say for sure how often, though, as it's located in my bedroom (I'm usually downstairs in the living room).

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But either way get crackin on the incubator and good luck. :hug:

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Thanks! I'm still anxiously waiting, but nothing has happened yet... :please:

Fyi, I just weighed her and my estimate was way off... I guess she lost a lot during her fast (since March), because she's only around 2400g now. Still a big girl, though! ;)

At that size, my bet goes with 8 to 10 eggs.

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Originally Posted by WingedWolfPsion

At that size, my bet goes with 8 to 10 eggs.

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Well, that would be fantabulous! C'mon Mona, lay those darned eggs already... :weirdface

From what I have seen they will lay in the perfect a couple days before they lay. When she starts doing that look for eggs in a couple days.