Ovy? Building? Ridge Back?

This year I'm watching my girls like a hawk and I'm determined not to miss an ovy, as I missed every single one last year. I feel that this 2300g girl is approaching ovulation?
First, when do they get ridge back? She hasn't eaten in two months, and her spine is already so prominent. I'm not sure if this could be due to eggs? It seems unusual, being a big girl, that her spine would be sticking out after only two months.

Do these pictures look indicative of anything? I've noticed she's looking a little round in the middle. Or is it my imagination?


http://i.imgur.com/uzd6cb8.jpg?3
http://i.imgur.com/fs6XKP3.jpg?1

She looks an awful lot like my big girl and I'm almost certain she's gravid. Is she staying on the heat? I think they get ridge back as they get closer to laying. Don't quote the noob on that, though ;)

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Originally Posted by AerialArtist

She looks an awful lot like my big girl and I'm almost certain she's gravid. Is she staying on the heat? I think they get ridge back as they get closer to laying. Don't quote the noob on that, though ;)

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You're right, I just read that on Markus Jayne. She's still on the cool side most the time, which would indicate she has not ovulated yet. Ridge back occurs after they ovulate and becomes more prominent as they get closer to laying.. Her last shed was 12/14, so I'm guessing she hasn't ovulated yet and is still building. I don't think I missed an Ovy these past couple weeks.

so how long has she been like this..??

She looks like she has a nice build going and may not be very far from ovulating. My guess would be less than a week given how ballooned she is looking. Pretty exciting stuff and can't wait to see the Ovy pics when she goes.

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Originally Posted by ECechoHO

so how long has she been like this..??

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Uhhh, I'd say about two weeks?

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Originally Posted by rlditmars

She looks like she has a nice build going and may not be very far from ovulating. My guess would be less than a week given how ballooned she is looking. Pretty exciting stuff and can't wait to see the Ovy pics when she goes.

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Cool, I certainly hope you're right! I can't wait to see an Ovy.

Here's some pics taken this afternoon. To me, she looks even bigger than before.

http://i.imgur.com/vo6NLgV.jpg?1

http://i.imgur.com/vdWgfW1.jpg?2



Bonus pic! I thought maybe this girl wouldn't go this year, but I caught her laying on her side this afternoon, and she's looking pretty plump.

http://i.imgur.com/kdxbLbh.jpg?1

just out of sheer curiosity what were they breed to?

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Originally Posted by StillBP

just out of sheer curiosity what were they breed to?

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Both were bred to my Super Enchi Lesser Spider

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Originally Posted by Galaxygirl

Both were bred to my Super Enchi Lesser Spider

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very nice hope to see some baby pics soon :)

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Originally Posted by StillBP

very nice hope to see some baby pics soon :)

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I hope so too! :D

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Originally Posted by Galaxygirl

Uhhh, I'd say about two weeks?



Cool, I certainly hope you're right! I can't wait to see an Ovy.

Here's some pics taken this afternoon. To me, she looks even bigger than before.

http://i.imgur.com/vdWgfW1.jpg?2

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Boy this pic here almost looks like the start of an Ovy. How does she look today? One other thing that helps confirm an Ovy for me is that besides looking swollen from an overhead view, in the part where she is bulging, her back will be proud or higher than the rest of her body when viewed from the side, while she is on a flat surface. It will look like her spine is humped a little.

Congrats! Yes, I would say very close to an ovulation. :gj:

Not much of a change in her appearance today, just still a little thick around the middle.

http://i.imgur.com/uzi20qy.jpg?1

It looks like she's going into shed now, sooo :confusd::confusd::confusd:

Guys!!!!!!!!!!!!! Is it finally happeneing?!?! I swear she's fatter than before! No tail suck though, maybe she's starting ovulation??

http://i.imgur.com/H2qI7Oal.jpg?1
http://i.imgur.com/CRWK09kl.jpg?1
http://i.imgur.com/eJm9uf4l.jpg

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Originally Posted by Galaxygirl

Both were bred to my Super Enchi Lesser Spider

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:D those are gonna be some awesome babies!

That looks like it's happening. Probably the early part but that sure looks like an Ovy. When you look at her from the side, is the spine higher in the swollen area? If so, that is definitely an Ovy. Congrats!

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Originally Posted by rlditmars

That looks like it's happening. Probably the early part but that sure looks like an Ovy. When you look at her from the side, is the spine higher in the swollen area? If so, that is definitely an Ovy. Congrats!

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Not yet! Her spine doesn't seem to be higher yet, and no tail suck either. Her stomach looks really raised though, if that makes sense. I don't know if it's a sign of ovy, but it looks kind of like this (taken from google):

http://photos.imageevent.com/livinga...vulation_6.jpg

I'm going to mark this as my first ovulation and stop bothering her now. I'll check in about 21 days for her pre-lay shed! :fest2::carrot::party:

http://i.imgur.com/DMKQgFR.jpg?1

http://i.imgur.com/qCannYO.jpg?1

http://i.imgur.com/OerRAeL.jpg?1