First clutch of the year!

Well, I finally had my first clutch of the year drop today. Andromeda is an IJ I produced about 5 years ago that is owned by Caleb Hinojos, a good friend of mine. I have "custody" of her while he is doing his time for the Marines. I bred her to a very nice Spitfire male, Shamino.
This is her first clutch and I am stoked to see what these two lines can produce.
Here she is on the eggs.
http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b1...3/P3310137.jpg
13 nice fluffy eggs!
http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b1...3/P3310139.jpg

And here is a pic of Caleb holding her when he was here visiting last year.
http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b1...3/PA150010.jpg

Awesome! Is that a large clutch for this species?

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Originally Posted by kellysballs

Awesome! Is that a large clutch for this species?

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13 is a good average. My largest was 16 eggs by her mother. I have heard of larger clutches but 12 - 17 is average.

Cool, thanks for the info. Keep us posted can't wait to see those babies pipping!

Congratulations! How do those eggs compare in size to ball python eggs?

that is a beautiful IJ!! congrats and good luck with the eggs!!

so cool. I hope your friend has access to email(not sure where he is) that will be so amazing for him to see. Beautiful snake.

WOO-HOO! You go MPIMP! :D Great looking eggies!

Can't wait to see what you produce this year.... :hug:

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Originally Posted by wendhend

Congratulations! How do those eggs compare in size to ball python eggs?

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The eggs are a bit smaller than ball eggs with the hatchlings weighing about half or less than a hatchling ball.

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Originally Posted by Lucas339

that is a beautiful IJ!! congrats and good luck with the eggs!!

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Thanks so much.

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Originally Posted by BPelizabeth

so cool. I hope your friend has access to email(not sure where he is) that will be so amazing for him to see. Beautiful snake.

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He does. He is currently in LeJune but heading to Afghanistan soon.

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Originally Posted by Laooda

WOO-HOO! You go MPIMP! :D Great looking eggies!

Can't wait to see what you produce this year.... :hug:

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You know it hon!!
There are a few surprises in the works! Stay tuned! :banana:

Congrats !!! can't wait to see how the babies look

Yeah!!

Looking good Michael!

Love that female.

wow what an awesome clutch!!!! :bow::bow::bow::bow::bow:

Congrats!!!!!

Thank you all! :grouphug:

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Originally Posted by Patrick Long

Yeah!!

Looking good Michael!

Love that female.

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Man all these posts look similar.:D

Hey Mike, That female is KILLER, phenomenal gold color..Our first clutch of the year just happened to be an IJ as well..We got ten eggs no slugs so no complaints..Heres the male a 75% IJ jag sib from Anthony C..
Best to ya Buddy..:gj:

http://i429.photobucket.com/albums/q...m/IMG_5575.jpg

Thanks Tim! 10 good eggs, you can't beat that!

Awesome clutch! Congrats and can't wait to see the little ones!

Nice - any pics of the Spitfire?