Why is it wild BP's lay more eggs?

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Originally Posted by muddoc

In my opinion, Raymond hit the nail on the head. Alot of the 4-7 egg clutches you see from CB or Farmed females, are from these females at 2-4 years of age. Many of these WC females that are 3000 plus grams are probably at least 8 years old, and upwards, possibly approaching 20 years old. They are stronger animals, that have probably had numerous years off, and have more follicles when they start breeding. Therefore leading to larger clutches of eggs.

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I agree Tim, I have seen and heard of some large captive females that have dropped large clutches too. I would bet they dont mate as much in the wild as they do in captivity.

I am starting to understand now. i have no intention of getting a gravid WC. I am still just rescueing and rehabbing. I was just wondering on that topic.

Thanks ALL!!

I get clutches of 9 to 12 eggs regularly. When your females are over 5+ years they start to lay larger clutches. Largest clutch for me last year (2007) was 16.

Corey

well i have a girl that was born here and raised here and she gave me 12 good eggs one baby died when they were hatching i have a seond girl give me 8 good eggs and none of these are w/c they are all CB

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Originally Posted by Montessa Python

I have read in a few places that people got a w/c gravid female and she laid almost a dozen eggs, OR more.
So why is it a CB female lays 4-7 eggs?

Carol
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