First Clutch of 08

[rabernet]

Congrats Tim! Will the 8th egg still be viable do you think?

[West Coast Jungle]

Great job Tim. I hope this is the kick off to a great season

I know what you mean about waiting. Some people think 1 male, 1 female, make eggs. It's not that easy, many things can can go wrong. I have a het albino girl i was convinced was going last year, well she may be pulling a charade this year too! Just have to be patient and wait till she is ready. God knows I'm ready.

Out of 3 possible albino(1 albino, 2 hets) clutches last year, only one laid, no albinos

[Larry Suttles]

Awesome Tim your off and running for 08' good luck with the rest of your season.
larry

[MPenn]

Congrats Tim! Looks like a good lot of eggs!

[FL0OD]

congrats

[LadyOhh]

CONGRATULATIONS!!!

I am still living vicariously thru everyone else so far...

[KMS]

Good Luck Tim Here's to all female Spiders...
Kevin Stoltz
www.kmsreptiles.com

[muddoc]

Thats a good reminder for people to check their females especially since many of us are waiting on our first clutches and until you get back in the flow of things that is something that might get lost in the excitment of getting those first eggs. Thanks for sharing that story as I know it made me make a mental note to make sure I check the girls for any remaing eggs.

Also congrats on the success story with that female. She looks great on that clutch of eggs. It must feel very rewarding to have her produce such a nice clutch of eggs considering the condidtion she was in when you got her. I am sure it was a long road, but I bet she is happy you made the effort for her.

Good luck on the rest of your clutches and I know how you feel on the late clutch thing, my first one is 5 days late but then again she didn't lay till day 45 last year so maybe she is going to make me sweat it again this year.

I am glad this was educational to others, as that was my initial intent. With breeding season just getting into full swing, I thought it would be a great reminder to all.

[muddoc]

Congrats Tim! Will the 8th egg still be viable do you think?

Robin,
The egg was probably only in the other tub for about 30 minutes, and it candled great. I was able to find the embryo, and placed it facing up in the egg box with the other eggs. My guess is it will be perfectly fine. However, I will update everyone on the progression of that egg if something starts looking funny.

[muddoc]

I know what you mean about waiting. Some people think 1 male, 1 female, make eggs. It's not that easy, many things can can go wrong. I have a het albino girl i was convinced was going last year, well she may be pulling a charade this year too! Just have to be patient and wait till she is ready. God knows I'm ready.

Out of 3 possible albino(1 albino, 2 hets) clutches last year, only one laid, no albinos

Raul,
Great point on the 1 male 1 female aspect. It isn't always that easy. And I feel your pain on the Albino story, as I have been working on them since 04, with nary an Albino yet. My original Het female laid in 06 and took 07 off, even though she was in prime condition. However, she just had her POS yesterday, and has 8 eggs in her. Here's hoping for a few Albinos this year, and I hope you get plenty as well.