I have a Okeetee, I was told she was a he and I came home yesterday and found eggs in "HER" tank. Now what do I do? She was really aggressive for the past three days and now I know why. She hadn't eaten in about 5 weeks but did Sunday- layed eggs on Monday. Do I take them out, I haven't ever put her in a tank with another snake. The vet said she could have been breed before I got her which was 3 years ago and that sounded strange to me. Plus this is the vet that said she was a he so I don't trust him at this point. I don't know what to do. To me these eggs aren't fertile. She is guarding them and won't leave them at all. I put fresh water in her bowl and fluffed up her bedding and she just set there looking at me..... I'm lost at what to do now. Please help..
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have eggs but wasn't breed - what do I do helppppp
- Thread starter kyle
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dawnrenee2000
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Kyle, go ahead and remove her from the nesting area where the eggs are and get the eggs out of there. She may be jerky but most likely she will not strike. ALso litterally guide her head to a water bowl if you can, to help replenish her energy. They are very thirsty after laying...
Are the eggs white, and firm or yellow and wet looking?
Snakes will sometimes develop eggs and hatch them out as slugs, since they were not fertilized..
Are the eggs white, and firm or yellow and wet looking?
Snakes will sometimes develop eggs and hatch them out as slugs, since they were not fertilized..
dawnrenee2000
Contributing Member
Further more...it is important to take care of the mother by keeping fresh water in the cage for her and offer her a meal this evening. She may not take it but offer her a small meal every few days for a week or two to help her get her weight and energy level back.
The eggs if they are fertile ( whitish and firm shell), can be put in a tupperware container,with some type of moistened moss( not wet, just moist enough, but no water should come out when squeezed). Close the container to seal in the humidity and put it somewhere like on top of the fridge where it could be around 80 degrees. You will need to check them every week to make sure it is humid enough in the container that some condensation is forming on the lid or sides. this is a good indicator of 90-100% humidity for hte eggs. They would hatch out in about 8 weeks if they are fertile. If they are not they will start to stink soon and possibly grow mold.
The eggs if they are fertile ( whitish and firm shell), can be put in a tupperware container,with some type of moistened moss( not wet, just moist enough, but no water should come out when squeezed). Close the container to seal in the humidity and put it somewhere like on top of the fridge where it could be around 80 degrees. You will need to check them every week to make sure it is humid enough in the container that some condensation is forming on the lid or sides. this is a good indicator of 90-100% humidity for hte eggs. They would hatch out in about 8 weeks if they are fertile. If they are not they will start to stink soon and possibly grow mold.
dawnrenee2000
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