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I've got EGGS!!!!!

Matt2979

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Can't believe I still have no ball python eggs in my incubator yet, as that's what I've bred a lot of...but I've already had a litter of boas on 1/30/11--first in a LONGGGGG time--and now I have bearded dragon eggs--first EVER!!!!

Can anyone tell me how long I should give the momma to get of her eggs? Poor thing looks dead-tired, and I'm not sure if she's done laying, or just taking a break.

I've done my research and prepared for everything. Incubator is at 82, and I'm about to get my vermiculite mixed while I give her a little more time. As much research as I have done on this, I'll still gladly listen to any good advice that experienced keeper/breeders have to share!!

Here are some pics of Sunshine and Clyde (Bonnie's not old enough yet!! lol). Thanks for looking!!

Sunshine (New Momma!)
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Clyde (New Daddy!)
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Exactly 4 Weekends ago
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A few minutes ago!!
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Now I've got to go and check on this gal and see if she's finished. I'll get more pics!!!
 
Congratulations, Matt! And good girl, Sunshine!!!! :D She definitely deserves some waxworms or something after all that work! Do you have an egg count yet?

Remember to give her a nice warm bath. She's bound to be very dirty...and very thirsty. Great job!
 
Tere Salazar said:
Congratulations, Matt! And good girl, Sunshine!!!! :D She definitely deserves some waxworms or something after all that work! Do you have an egg count yet?

Remember to give her a nice warm bath. She's bound to be very dirty...and very thirsty. Great job!
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Thanks!! She's still lying on top of the ones she laid. I was afraid that they would dry out so I covered them up with a moist vermiculite mixture. If she's still like that in a little bit, I'll just go ahead and put her in a bath. Since she's still on top of them, I can't get an accurate count, but I think I see at least 15. Could easily be 20 though!
 
Oh, how exciting! Poor girl's probably wiped out. If she tries to cover them up, let her. You'll be immensely entertained, I promise. They use their noses as we would a shovel to pack the dirt in. It's adorable!
 
She should come out and bury them on her own when she's done, they all do. She should be left until shes done....you really don't want to disturb her. She can lay FAR more than 15....I have one that laid between 31-39 every clutch. Even my first time girls usually lay 23-27 or so.
 
Tere Salazar said:
Oh, how exciting! Poor girl's probably wiped out. If she tries to cover them up, let her. You'll be immensely entertained, I promise. They use their noses as we would a shovel to pack the dirt in. It's adorable!
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As of right now, she's still lying pretty much as I left her half an hour ago. She looks SO pitiful!!

angie.h said:
She should come out and bury them on her own when she's done, they all do. She should be left until shes done....you really don't want to disturb her. She can lay FAR more than 15....I have one that laid between 31-39 every clutch. Even my first time girls usually lay 23-27 or so.
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Thanks for that! I was thinking that I should probably get her out, but I'll leave her and make sure she's done. I feel like I should spray some water on her face or something. She just looks beyond exhausted!!

How big are your "first-timers", on average. This girl was right at 475 a month ago when I bred this pair. She hasn't eaten very much all month, but I've been giving her liquid calcium just about everyday during this time.
 
It's been many years since the first, but most average between 385-450 [ guesstimate] my bigger girls were in the 500+ range.
 
Final egg count is 28! Sunshine is WORN OUT!! She enjoyed a nice warm bath. After getting a good drink, and washing off the mud, she got a dose of calcium and is tucked in for the night. I can't believe that many eggs (bigger than I thought they'd be) came out of her!!! Poor girl...but she done good!! :thumbsup:

And special thanks to Tere and Angie, both!! Without y'all to talk to throughout the process, what was a very enjoyable experience could've been a LOT more stressful. Thank you!! :)
 
You're so welcome, Matt! And 28 eggs? OMG! :eek: She must have hidden a bunch of them from you! Way to go, Sunshine!!!

Well, congratulations! Now, the wait begins.
 
Tere Salazar said:
You're so welcome, Matt! And 28 eggs? OMG! :eek: She must have hidden a bunch of them from you! Way to go, Sunshine!!!

Well, congratulations! Now, the wait begins.
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I KNOW!!!! I'm spoiled with my BP's, and I always cut them, as opposed to letting them pip on their own. :bawling: I gotta actually WAIT 'til THEY are ready...:no01:
 
I know, right? But I can guarantee you one thing...with those two parents, you know they're going to be fabulous, so you won't NEED to cut them! :D
 
Awesome, congradulations on the new clutch. The waiting was the hardest part for us, when we kept beardies. Your Sunshine reminds me of our Fireball. Best of luck.
 
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Congrats Matt!!
At least your Sunshine used a laying tub. My Sunshine used my chest last night as her place of deposit:lol01::lol01:She laid 25 under my shirt:?party::?party:pic i she is on the left
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Matt2979 said:
Final egg count is 28! Sunshine is WORN OUT!! She enjoyed a nice warm bath. After getting a good drink, and washing off the mud, she got a dose of calcium and is tucked in for the night. I can't believe that many eggs (bigger than I thought they'd be) came out of her!!! Poor girl...but she done good!! :thumbsup:

And special thanks to Tere and Angie, both!! Without y'all to talk to throughout the process, what was a very enjoyable experience could've been a LOT more stressful. Thank you!! :)
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Tere Salazar said:
I know, right? But I can guarantee you one thing...with those two parents, you know they're going to be fabulous, so you won't NEED to cut them! :D
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Thanks Tere!! I can't argue...can't take credit for how pretty they are, but CERTAINLY won't argue against it!!

reddragon36 said:
Awesome, congradulations on the new clutch. The waiting was the hardest part for us, when we kept beardies. Your Sunshine reminds me of our Fireball. Best of luck.
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Thanks John!! (Didn't realize that I had missed your post.)

cahac said:
Congrats Matt!!
At least your Sunshine used a laying tub. My Sunshine used my chest last night as her place of deposit:lol01::lol01:She laid 25 under my shirt:?party::?party:
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Holy crap!! That had to be an experience that you'll NEVER forget!!! Congrats on your clutch!! :thumbsup:

Focal X said:
Sweet deal man!! Congrats!
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Thanks Nick!! This is the first time I've ever had the thought, "Sure hope she doesn't give me any more eggs!" (Not THIS season, that is!! lol)
 
Congrats Matt. It's always amazing the first time they lay eggs. Can't wait to see what they come out looking like!
 
Mistyck said:
Congrats Matt. It's always amazing the first time they lay eggs. Can't wait to see what they come out looking like!
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Thanks!! Amazing is a great way to put it! And, I can't wait to see them, their tiny little dragon bodies start leaving those tiny little eggs! :D

I really am curious as to what they'll look like when they're first born. I'm guessing that I should not expect much color at first??
 
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