Nerissa's ovulating!

[Lolo76]

I've been playing the "is she or isn't she" game all spring, wondering if Nerissa and/or Mona would go this season... still not sure about Mona, but there's no question about Nerissa now! I checked on her this evening, and it looks like she swallowed a GIANT rat - despite the fact that she hasn't eaten since January. Woot!







While I am very excited for another clutch, I'm also a bit worried about Nerissa laying eggs... she's my picky ASF feeder (which are nearly impossible to get here), and has eaten maybe 10 meals in the last year. However, I just weighed her yesterday, and she's still a pretty healthy 1870g - about the same weight as she was last summer. How much more weight do you think she'll gain before laying?

I doubt she will eat between now & laying, so I'm just concerned about how skinny she'd be post-lay. I had actually stopped pairing her with the boys, due to these issues, but apparently that hook-up (with my Mojave) a few months ago did the trick. Anyway, wish us luck!

[DemmBalls]

Congrats! I had a similar situation with one of my females this season. She was eating well for a while, so I started pairing her at 1400 grams (assuming she would continue to feed and grow). After a few pairings, she quit eating for me and started to get a little thin throughout the season. She ended up ovulating and giving me 5 good eggs, but it really took alot out of her. My plans are to give her next season off to catch up. Good luck with yours!

[PghBall]

Congrats!

[LGL]

There it is! Congrats! I've had a picky feeder lay a clutch only to end up with a more better appetite due to the weight loss and extended fast from carrying eggs. Hopefully the same happens with you.

[UltimatePythons]

Depending on her weight in October you might want to give her a season off. I have had to do that a few times in the past. Hopefully she will eat like a pig after she lays. Good luck and congrats!

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[Lolo76]

Thanks guys! I'll get some ASFs soon, either online or when I visit San Diego this summer (I know of a supplier down there)... and once she lays, I'm sure she'll be happy to get them!

Btw, she hooked up with both a pastel & Mojave, but the Mojo is more likely the father. I'm really excited about either pairing, since I can't wait to see how her light coloring complements theirs. These are the two potential papas:

Julius (with his daughter from last year)


And Toby the Pastel

[VicShell]

congrats i hope she starts eating better for you and gives you some great eggs