Another "Is she ovulating" thread...

[Lolo76]

Yes, I know these threads get old... but it's so hard to tell sometimes!

I think my big girl Mona (proven breeder / normal) was ovulating yesterday, since it looked like she'd eaten a HUGE rat - and she hasn't eaten in over a month, so I know it's not just "food swell." She was also sitting outside of her hide for the first time in months, and I forgot to record her last shed, but I think it was about 5-6 weeks ago. Whaddya think, should I start the egg countdown?





P.S. She was paired just a few times over the season, with my spider and pastel boys - only observed locks with the spider.

[JennM]

First off... GORGEOUS girl!

I don't think she's ovulating in these pics. It looks like a build to me. She should have the "tail suck" when she actually ovulates, which doesn't appear as if it will be much longer.

Congrats!

[repkeeper79]

I believe they tend to stretch when ovy not coil around but idk

[Lolo76]

First off... GORGEOUS girl!

I don't think she's ovulating in these pics. It looks like a build to me. She should have the "tail suck" when she actually ovulates, which doesn't appear as if it will be much longer.

Congrats!

Thanks!

And yeah, I think you're right... I forgot about the whole building stage, and that does seem to be what's happening now. Check out this pic I just took of her - she's gotten even bigger!

[JennM]

LOL poor girl! She has gotten bigger. Shouldn't be long now!

Here's to a LARGE clutch!

[snakesRkewl]

She's glowing and building, won't be long

When did she shed last?

[Lolo76]

She's glowing and building, won't be long

When did she shed last?

I forgot to record her last shed, but I think it was about 4-6 weeks ago. Btw, she's gotten even bigger since that last pic... as Jenn said, poor girl! :o

So, approximately when should I expect ovulation?

[SnakeGirl3]

Thanks!

And yeah, I think you're right... I forgot about the whole building stage, and that does seem to be what's happening now. Check out this pic I just took of her - she's gotten even bigger!

That looks like an ov to me. Huge swell, plus the tail suck. I'd say see if she sheds in about 15-20 days, and then you can figure about 30 days after shed, you should have eggs.

[angllady2]

Yep, I do believe that pic from this morning is her Ovy. If it is, she should shed in roughly 3 weeks. If she does shed out anytime within the next 3 weeks or so, start the countdown.

Gale

[mues155]

Truly gorgeous normal.
She should make some great looking babies