Quote Originally Posted by Gary Orner View Post
I have seen WC gravids come into this county at around 1200 grams. That is right before they are going to lay. So what does this mean. It probably bred around 800 grams.

There are some 1500 to 2500 gram females. BUT REMEMBER they are gravid that is not their true wieght. But you see a lot of 1100 to 1300 gravids. That means these snakes are breeding at or around 800 to 900 grams.

Gary, could you please expound on your explaination here. Maybe I am reading it wrong, but it sounds as if you are saying that females gain weight when they become gravid. My females stop eating, and typically lose a bit of weight before they ovulate. Now they definitely weigh less after laying a mass of eggs, but I consider their true weight to be their prime breeding weight.

Thanks,