Quote Originally Posted by Bogertophis View Post
It's only called parthenogenesis if they develop & hatch (in the case of egg-laying snakes) or if they're born (in the case of live-bearing snakes). Some snakes just produce non-viable "eggs" without any coming to life. Either way, snakes that produce eggs when you don't want them to reproduce is a hassle because you'll be feeding lots more food with no "return" on your investment & worse, there's always a chance the snake can become egg-bound, & either need vet help or even die as a result.
I am just worried about them potentially becoming egg-bound. But is it common for them to lay non viable eggs every year or on a regular schedule, or do they usually not even get "gravid" if they haven't been bred?