Are we getting close?

[ironcityballpythons]

We have been breeding our lemonblast male to our female spider for a few months now. The spider has gone off feed for the past month. Now we see a lot of coiling and water bowl soaking. This is our first season and I was wondering if we are close to having eggs soon?

[rlditmars]

She's likely still building. This is a good sign though as she is seeking the cool side while the follicles are developing. It takes a ton of patience because things just don't happen quickly. Think 6 months from first pairing to eggs. We started pairing a female in September and she had her pre-lay shed last night, so we are still roughly a month from eggs. Just keep an eye on her and the next sign should be her starting to brighten up (glow) as she moves towards ovulation. Best of luck.

[grcforce327]

Are we getting close?

You are not,and neither is she.

[Tigerhawk]

The waiting can drive you mad. I have several projects to work with so that I don't go crazy waiting.

[ironcityballpythons]

I have the incubator all ready and just waiting. Its worse than Christmas.

[bcr229]

Has she shed recently? She should lay 30 days after her pre-lay shed.

Another sign they're getting close is that they leave small amounts of urates almost every day. Reminds me of when I was pregnant and had to pee every 15 minutes.

[ironcityballpythons]

Yeah, I think so. Everyday It seems we are cleaing out her apsen.