gravid habbits

[vangarret2000]

When a snake is gravid will they generally still eat and shed the same amount/time or does this change up at all?

[vangarret2000]

I am just wondering if it causes them to stop eating or can it increase eating like in humans? An if they will continue to shed during that period.

[dr del]

Hi,

Typically they stop eating after ovulation ( or even before ) but sometimes a much smaller meal might be accepted.

Shedding changes in terms of the timing and duration as they have a prelay shed 30-35 days before laying.

When she is building the female will generally eat a lot to put into developing the follicles - though they are only "gravid" after ovulation.


dr del