Likelyhood of being gravid

One of my females has gained 700g since November. She has only locked a couple of times but is currently in shed. If she ovulated I missed it but she is so huge. She missed a meal last week which is very unlike her.

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Originally Posted by jesst

One of my females has gained 700g since November. She has only locked a couple of times but is currently in shed. If she ovulated I missed it but she is so huge. She missed a meal last week which is very unlike her.

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How old is this female? Have you seen her bowl wrapping? Personally and professionally I would warm up the incubator and be prepared for her to drop a clutch real soon! Peace. A.C.

700g from what to what weight? What is her behavior in terms of where she sits in the cage, how does she position her body?

If you pick her up so she's hanging vertical you should see a ponch... It's hard to miss. I wouldn't hold her like that for long as its not comfortable - but if shes got eggs you'll see them.

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Originally Posted by Albert Clark

How old is this female? Have you seen her bowl wrapping? Personally and professionally I would warm up the incubator and be prepared for her to drop a clutch real soon! Peace. A.C.

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she was bowl wrapping a last month and has only been on her hot side for weeks now. I believe she is a 2011 proven female I got, she did not go last season. Thankfully the incubator is already warmed up with a clutch that was laid last week

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Originally Posted by MrLang

700g from what to what weight? What is her behavior in terms of where she sits in the cage, how does she position her body?

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she was 2067 in November and 2761 this month. she is only on her hot side coiled up.

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Originally Posted by Rickys_Reptiles

If you pick her up so she's hanging vertical you should see a ponch... It's hard to miss. I wouldn't hold her like that for long as its not comfortable - but if shes got eggs you'll see them.

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I tried that with my pinstripe a week before she laid 7 eggs but didn't see anything happen

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Originally Posted by Rickys_Reptiles

If you pick her up so she's hanging vertical you should see a ponch... It's hard to miss. I wouldn't hold her like that for long as its not comfortable - but if shes got eggs you'll see them.

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It looks like this...

http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l2...22BDDE1560.jpg

this is her with and without flash....
http://i1161.photobucket.com/albums/...psq4oz5grc.jpg
http://i1161.photobucket.com/albums/...psm7l06km6.jpg

If she sheds in the next week or so, I would say to get your egg tub prepped :gj:

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Originally Posted by coreydelong

If she sheds in the next week or so, I would say to get your egg tub prepped :gj:

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thank you....since my first clutch was a surprise, when should I get the tub warmed up for the eggs (how soon before they are expected)

Roughly about 30 days after she sheds you should expect eggs. They "generally" take a few days longer, but be prepared by day 25 to be safe.

should I have the egg tub pre-heated in the incubator waiting for them to arrive?

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Originally Posted by jesst

should I have the egg tub pre-heated in the incubator waiting for them to arrive?

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I get the egg tub prepped and ready anywhere from 5-10 days before the 30 day mark after her post ovy shed. It will only take a day for the media to get to temperature, but I don't like surprises. I have my first female at day 32 post ovy shed now and I have had the egg tub ready for ~ 10 days.

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Originally Posted by coreydelong

I get the egg tub prepped and ready anywhere from 5-10 days before the 30 day mark after her post ovy shed. It will only take a day for the media to get to temperature, but I don't like surprises. I have my first female at day 32 post ovy shed now and I have had the egg tub ready for ~ 10 days.

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Awesome, thank you. I will get it ready in a few weeks. And I'm never supposed to open the press and seal until day 40ish right?

I don't use press n seal. It is not required if your media is damp enough. Just a waste of $$ and another thing to deal with.

Oh, do you ever open your tubs to let some fresh air in?

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Originally Posted by jesst

Oh, do you ever open your tubs to let some fresh air in?

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No need for fresh air. I only open the tubs the last 2-3 weeks to wipe condensation from the lid.

She shed last night, we will see what happens in 30 days 😃

This will happen ;)
http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15...2af3e8b1eb.jpg

We are hoping 😃 the waiting is a killer tho