Re: Pastel Butter x Spider (Maternal Incubation)
Charlotte's temperature is 88.5 today. Eggs are completely covered again.
Re: Pastel Butter x Spider (Maternal Incubation)
House was warmer than usual today, so I went to check on the snakes. Charlotte had uncovered the eggs for the first time since eating, and may have even moved the nest forward a little. Hard to say, but she's partially on the substrate now when before she was tucked into the bare spot.
Correlation doesn't equal causation, but I think she may have done this to lower the temperature of the nest.
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Re: Pastel Butter x Spider (Maternal Incubation)
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I offered a weaned soft fur (she usually eats jumbo adults), and she took it. One of the coolest things I've ever seen.
I can't believe I missed feeding day! It takes real talent to eat a rat and stay coiled on the eggs at the same time!!!
Re: Pastel Butter x Spider (Maternal Incubation)
Somewhat concerned because Charlotte is temping at 85-86 today, which is the lowest it's been. I think this is also evidence that she moved the nest forward when it was too warm though, so it's possible she could move it back onto the heat tape if needed. Will check again later.
Re: Pastel Butter x Spider (Maternal Incubation)
Jumping in to follow along. Very cool.
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meowmeowkazoo
Somewhat concerned because Charlotte is temping at 85-86 today, which is the lowest it's been. I think this is also evidence that she moved the nest forward when it was too warm though, so it's possible she could move it back onto the heat tape if needed. Will check again later.
I'm sure mama knows what she is doing and those eggs will be fine. :thumbup:
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Speaking of mama knows best, is this Charlotte's first clutch?
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Awesome thread I will be following this now good luck
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Speaking of mama knows best, is this Charlotte's first clutch?
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Yes, this is her first clutch. :)
