help with gravid behavior

[MASTERTEGU87]

I have a 8 year old black and white, and she just bred with a male about a month ago... I was wondering what signs should i look for to make sure she is gravid ...thanks

 

[Josh]

I would probably expect her to get a little more lethargic and maybe changes in her eating patterns. Are you closely documenting her care, what she's eating, how much, etc?

 

[MASTERTEGU87]

Yes i have a log... She has been eating more than before... But not going to the bathroom as much... Always hiding... Its week 3 after she and the male were together... She has free rome of my bedroom, because she will NOT stay in her cage... It looks like she's trying to find a place for her eggs... Digging at the floor and hiding under card board... She's really fat aswell.
im feeding her every day, she poops every two days, and sleeps for more than half the day... I hope i gave you a good amount of info... Thanks Anthony

 

[laurarfl]

First she would have follicle development that would eventually become eggs. If she were ready to lay, you would be able to see the outline of eggs. She would be quite large, even using up tail reserves to build her clutch.

 

[laurarfl]

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