snake ovulation

monty_python · 16-06-2008 10:06am #1

how long does it last??
my carpet python has gone off his/her food. she/he shed its skin 2 weeks ago and has not eaten since. its is usually a very good eater. was talking to the pet shop guy yesterday and he suggested it could be ovulating or if its male just getting horny and looking for a mate!!!

SCI · 16-06-2008 2:19pm

How longs has it not been eating for mate?Have you
had the snake sexed?Have you seen any swelling?

monty_python · 16-06-2008 4:48pm

SCI wrote: »

How longs has it not been eating for mate?Have you
had the snake sexed?Have you seen any swelling?

havent had it sexed yet, getting that done during the week or next week. the petshop offered to do it which was sound! i havent seen any swelling but it has put on weight in the last few months. it has been 5 or 6 weeks since it ate. it done a perfect skin shed 2 weeks ago and i was suprised when it didnt eat straight away.

SCI · 16-06-2008 9:29pm

monty_python wrote: »

havent had it sexed yet, getting that done during the week or next week. the petshop offered to do it which was sound! i havent seen any swelling but it has put on weight in the last few months. it has been 5 or 6 weeks since it ate. it done a perfect skin shed 2 weeks ago and i was suprised when it didnt eat straight away.

Have you changed anything in its viv,have you checked
your temps etc,I take it it has hides.

monty_python · 17-06-2008 8:59pm

nothing has changed, temps are fine and there is a shoe box with a hole in it on the cold side of the tank and a half log on the warm side.

i think it might be that she is ovulating, there is nothng else that could expain it! how long does this last for??

SCI · 18-06-2008 1:28pm

monty_python wrote: »

nothing has changed, temps are fine and there is a shoe box with a hole in it on the cold side of the tank and a half log on the warm side.

i think it might be that she is ovulating, there is nothng else that could expain it! how long does this last for??

Not sure about carpets mate but bci's and royal it's 24 hours to
a couple of days. Can you post pic's of you setup please.

monty_python · 19-06-2008 9:54pm

i dont have a camera to take pics mate sorry.. im going to bring it to the pet shop on saturday. ill let you know how i get on..

phil exotic · 27-06-2008 2:46pm

If you try this forum there is a moderator called morelia,he has bred carpets a few times and is very knowlegeable,he will be able to help you

http://http://z4.invisionfree.com/Exotic_Enthusiasts/index.php?act=idx

SCI · 28-06-2008 3:22am

I didn't even think :rolleyes:
He's also a mod on this forum.
http://thevivarium.myfreeforum.org/
And also posts on here,this is likely the busiest reptile
forum in Ireland.

http://www.reptile-community.com/smf/

phil exotic · 28-06-2008 8:08am

forgot about those 2,i would recomend this one very good
http://thevivarium.myfreeforum.org/

SCI · 28-06-2008 7:52pm

phil exotic wrote: »

forgot about those 2,i would recomend this one very good
http://thevivarium.myfreeforum.org/

Ahh well I guess the number of members and posts speak for
themselves.

phil exotic · 29-06-2008 7:11am

SCI wrote: »

Ahh well I guess the number of members and posts speak for
themselves.

monty_python · 29-06-2008 8:38pm

i was away for the last week.
anyways. i got the snake sexed and he is a male. the guy in the shop said he is a nice size for a 2 year old costal carpet and is very tame and a beautiful snake!!!! that made my week!!!!!
that afternoon the snake ate 4 chicks but i still can not get him to eat a rat. not even a small 1.

is it possible that he just doesnt like rats?? im going to try the chicken broth trick in a few days

ill look at the links you guys posted now thanks for all your help!

snake ovulation

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