Anemic while gravid?

[loonunit]

Well, she hasn't eaten in months, so that's probably not helping.

Either way, it's nice that she's finally laid the eggs. Even if the anemia wasn't related, it's one less thing to worry about.

[loonunit]

Rich, is that a list of conditions which lead to anemia in humans?

[RichsBallPythons]

Rich, is that a list of conditions which lead to anemia in humans?

Yes it is humans related but its the same concept in reptiles, they breath it let in oxygen which is carried to the blood. Same principal.

I edited the list of more possible causes in reptiles as some were more pointed as human problems that couldn't happen to reptiles really.

[RichsBallPythons]

Lack of hemoglobin is reason why the snakes mouth is white(pale). When the snake is lacking it, the blood isnt getting what it requires. Just keep an eye on it and it may get better after laying the eggs and starts eating again.

[loonunit]

Final egg count when my friend got home from work: EIGHT eggs.

...I'm gonna go out on a limb and suggest that an eight egg clutch for a first time mother could easily explain the anemia?