Update for Cue ! Pix & Questions... duw

Karma and Mojo are doing great!

I saw a lock on 3-17...

And guess who shed this morning!?!?

Here is a question for someone ... I know Joyfulgirl had a similar one:

If they locked on the 13th and she shed on the 21st... Is THIS the countdown??? :oops:

Thanks for any feed-back! :sunny: Laura

Karma...

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In her NEW SKIN ! I Love the high white and tail stripe on this momma!

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Mojo.. he has the BEST nature!

Sexy back end too!!!

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Thanks again !!! :D

When was the last time she shed?

I'm still waiting for an answer as well =/

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Originally Posted by joyful girl

When was the last time she shed?

I'm still waiting for an answer as well =/

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Don't know... I got them from Cue on 3-1...

how big is she?.. she looks huge in that second picture

hopefully someone can help us figure this out... *hint hint*

Cue said 1700 on the female.. She's pretty stout! I haven't weighed her, trying to let her get used to her new home as much as possible... *minus me peeking occasionally* :P

I'm sure Cue will post next time he's online! Just thought I'd ask , cause I know you had a similar question not long ago...

She actually doesn't look that large in the last picture, so it could just be a normal shed. Does she stay coiled up on the warm side most of the time? How many times have they locked?

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Originally Posted by xdeus

She actually doesn't look that large in the last picture, so it could just be a normal shed. Does she stay coiled up on the warm side most of the time? How many times have they locked?

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Thank you for the response! No... I've seen her all over their tub... from perfectly coiled in the hide, to wrapped around the water... They were active with Cue, and I've seen 3-4 locks, the last being on the 17th...

I guess my main question was if they could have a "normal" shed while breeding... and if so... do I still watch for the next shed as a time marker???

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Originally Posted by Laooda

Thank you for the response! No... I've seen her all over their tub... from perfectly coiled in the hide, to wrapped around the water... They were active with Cue, and I've seen 3-4 locks, the last being on the 17th...

I guess my main question was if they could have a "normal" shed while breeding... and if so... do I still watch for the next shed as a time marker???

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Yes, they can have a normal shed while breeding, but you can still use this shed as a time marker just in case. The best indicator is ovulation, but if you're not checking on her every day there is a chance that you may have missed it. Also, I think Adam mentioned that they don't lock up after ovulation. Keep putting them together and see if they lock...

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Originally Posted by xdeus

Yes, they can have a normal shed while breeding, but you can still use this shed as a time marker just in case. The best indicator is ovulation, but if you're not checking on her every day there is a chance that you may have missed it. Also, I think Adam mentioned that they don't lock up after ovulation. Keep putting them together and see if they lock...

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Thanks! Yea... I marked it, even if it is a "normal shed"... They are still housed together, and I'll keep it that way until I'm sure they've stopped, or I notice her "building"...so keep your fingers crossed for some little wigglers! :oops:

Thanks again for the feed-back!

Nice L!! Can't wait for eggs.

Thanks! Me too..... :)

I will concur with what Lawrence said. I only keep mine together for a couple days at a time though. I put them together for 3 days or until after a lock, whichever comes first. Then the male gets a break for 2 days. My female refused the male and a week later she ovulated and then shed.

Thank you Christie! I got a little concerned about weather or not they will have "the count down shed" if they had a normal shed so late into breeding... Still not sure if they do??? I love the security of a guesstamate countdown.... I THINK I read somewhere that some one's didn't give the Ov. Shed..???? So, as it stands for now.. I have marked to watch 27-35 days from now... If she sheds again, I'll start the count over! lol! Best strategy??? :P I know they were breeding with Cue, and I was about to separate when I saw them locked on the 17th... I dig the separate and replace method... that makes a lot of sense! & Thanks again !!! :love:

This is my first attempt at breeding so I can completely sympathize with the anxiety. I'm hoping to have eggs by the very end of this month - early next month. I did see my girl shed once during the cycling, prior to the ovulation. My meager opinion would be to continue pairing them up until you either get eggs or they refuse to lock up. Start the countdown now, and if you have another shed restart the countdown. Of course if you anything like me, you'll just check on them twice a day anyway.

Feel for bumps like I showed you. I would bet she just had a pre ovulation shed. Keep an eye on her for intense mid body swelling. They both look great btw :gj:

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Originally Posted by cueball

Feel for bumps like I showed you. I would bet she just had a pre ovulation shed. Keep an eye on her for intense mid body swelling. They both look great btw :gj:

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There you are! :D I did, and I will! :carrot:

Thank you..... :oops: I lub them!

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Originally Posted by tigerlily

This is my first attempt at breeding so I can completely sympathize with the anxiety. I'm hoping to have eggs by the very end of this month - early next month. I did see my girl shed once during the cycling, prior to the ovulation. My meager opinion would be to continue pairing them up until you either get eggs or they refuse to lock up. Start the countdown now, and if you have another shed restart the countdown. Of course if you anything like me, you'll just check on them twice a day anyway.

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Haha... is it that obvious.... :oops: sorry! Best of luck with eggs there! Thanks again! :love: