Unexpected Clutch Help!

[Rock51]

I bought a female a little over a month ago that is 1200g. I thought something was wrong with her so I took her to the vet and surprise, she has 4 eggs. I went to an exotic vet but she doesn't really specialize in snakes and she thinks that the eggs seem to big. I asked her to measure them with the ultra sound but she couldn't get the whole egg in view with her equipment.

So my main question is how big are BP eggs? I have seen pictures and watched videos and I don't think they are too big but the vet has me worried.

I wasn't really ready for a clutch yet. I was just focusing on taking care of all of my snakes the best I can and just enjoying them. I didn't have plan to breed till maybe next year but I guess that's not how it worked out.

Im already looking into an incubator but im wondering what else I need to do? Any help will be greatly appreciated

[Tigerhawk]

Your vet could be wrong. Especially if they are not familiar with reptiles. Besides there is very little you can do now. Can you post a picture of her? I'm sure she will probably be fine. Just get your incubator ready,as you mentioned in your post.

[Rock51]

Yea I think she is wrong because she doesn't look that much bigger. Try to get a picture up tomorrow

[Cal State Reptiles]

I would not worry about them being too big, we had one where her eggs were as big as my entire hand.
What you need to be concerned with is an incubator. Once your female lays, those eggs will not last long without very high humidity and a tight temperature range. You should consider buying a commercially available incubator or repurposing an old mini fridge with a heating element and high quality thermostat. You should consider getting this ready as soon as possible. Do a youtube search and you will find several videos on how to set up the a tub with vermiculite to put the eggs in, and how to set up the incubator.

[Rock51]

she laid and now I have them in an incubator patiently awaiting

[anicatgirl]

I hope your incubator is going good! Pics? Keep us updated!

[C2tcardin]

I would find a vet in the area who specializes in reptiles.

[Albert Clark]

Wow, I am glad she laid and gave you some eggs! Congratulations! That female was a little underweight so I was a bit concerned at first. Ok. Good luck.

[Rock51]

Yes I am very worried about her weight. I gave her a day off after I took her eggs away and I'm going to offer food today. Hopefully she takes it I can't Believe how deflated she looks. Makes me sad.

Should I offer food once a week of more often to try to get some weight on her? Any other tips?

I wasn't really ready for this but I'm doing what I can. My wife was laughing at me when I found the eggs because I was kinda freaking out lol.

I'll try to post some pictures before work tonight if I can figure it out

[Rock51]

No pictures right now. I just woke up a little while ago and I have to feed a bunch of snakes and spot clean before I go to work tonight