Originally Posted by redrocklobster

I got a believed-to-be 2-year old cornsnake in October (2018). I was told she never had a mate. Until now, did not know gender.

She just laid 8 eggs. This followed: 1) 3+ weeks not eating, 2) turning pale as if to shed (including cloudy eyes), then turning back to normal.

When I discovered her eggs this morning, she was really pale and shedding. This is also her 4th shed since October (now early Feb 2019). Humidity has not been high enough so I've had to shed her with a moist towel each time.

I am aware that some snakes may carry sperm for some time, but for 3+ months? I'm also aware that some snakes are known to be parthenogenetic, but that this hasn't been observed in cornsnakes.

So is it a sure thing that these eggs are infertile?

How often can I expect her to ovulate like this? Or is this likely to be a one-time deal?