gravid snake

[brigitte]

does anyone know if there are tell tale signs of a snake getting ready to have babies? I have a gravid female and she's acting funny today, out of her character. She's been very solitary and doesn't want to eat, and today she is wandering all over the cage like she's looking for something.

[crzy_kevo]

sounds like she is looking for a spot to give birth especially since she is not eating
lets see what the other members suggest to do im waiting for my gravid girl to give birth too

[adamanteus]

Have you provided a 'birthing box'? A close space, with moist substrate such as damp paper towels or moss?

[LushLulu85]

James, i never provided a birthing box. i never know when she was going to drop.

[brigitte]

yes, i have just in case she is getting ready to give birth. But is it typical to behave oddly right before birth?

[adamanteus]

I don't know if there is a 'typical'. But odd behaviour might well mean she's imminent.

[brigitte]

thanks, I guess time will tell. Also, does the whole laboring process take very long?

[adamanteus]

Good luck, Brigitte. We'll look forward to hearing how many babies you get!

[crzy_kevo]

lol he didn't answer the question

[crzy_kevo]

i guess it would depend on how many babies are born mainly obviously the more babies means it will take longer