This snake is driving me crazy...pix hopefully

[Randy_T.]

This female had a tentative due date of April 11th, she is fairly thin in back so I had written her off as non gravid well before her "due date" but she still is a reluctant eater, she cruises around the enclosure quite frequently, and she curls up like this most of the time..

Any ideas on what is going on here?

Thanks..

[Randy_T.]

another pic of her in the position

[Randy_T.]

Also she is around 8-9' and this is her first breeding attempt that I am aware of..

Thanks

[Panama_Red]

False pregnancy, I have 1 female that has done this to me 2 years in a row now! Remember the pics of her laying on her side? She never dropped anything more than a poo.... She's 1 heck of an actor though, had me fooled twice. I geuss it's better to treat them as if they were gravid, than not. Have you checked her temp, with a temp gun?

[Randy_T.]

That is what I am kind of leaning towards.. Darn it..

I haven't checked her body temps yet as I do not have a temp gun.. I know I know..they are cheap and easily obtained..but I am a cheapskate.lol. I will try and pick one up within the week..

Thanks

[ratman]

"Don't you be an idiot too. Get the freakin gun!"LOL Recognize that quote anyone? Seriously though that is a good idea. She looks like she is in the heat conservation position! Is that male totally ignoring her? Good luck with her Randy! :'(

[Randy_T.]

I know I know, I will try and make an order to pick one up this coming week..

As far as the male, and her.. He has totally ignored her for close to 3 months now. And when he did pay attention to her I am not sure if it was anything more then wanting to be in the same spot as she was..