Translation question (english)

boeh · 10-20-2006, 12:34 PM

Hi there

I'm coding a page for a friend and have a translation question. I know that this isn't really the right forum for that kind of questions - I hope it's either ok.

How do you shortly say to non fertilized eggs? In german we say them "Wachseier", do you have either such a single word like that? I've got some space problems with the word combination ;-)

Thanks,
Cyrill

BTW: I bought some new garters recently - as soon as i can catch them on a picture, they'll be posted here.

Boots · 10-20-2006, 01:17 PM

The only thing I can think of for a "non fertilized egg" is an "unfertilized egg".

Jason

boeh · 10-20-2006, 01:25 PM

Yeah, two chars lesser ;-) It seems that I've got to realize that some kinda else.

Thanx anyway.

Cyrill

Daniel · 10-20-2006, 01:49 PM

Isn´t it possible to say: wax-eggs?!

Just my two cents

Best wishes,

Daniel

boeh · 10-20-2006, 02:00 PM

Hi Daniel

What a coincidence to read from you here ;-) You wouldn't believe it, but I just thought at the same "strange word". But I think, this word isn't really used. Anyway, I think, I've got a better idea to fix this.

Greez,
Cyrill

Cazador · 10-20-2006, 02:49 PM

Hi Cyrill,
I'd respectfully like to offer another possibility about the "jelly bean" assessment being unfertilized eggs. I wasn't going to mention anything, but since the info is being translated into different languages and disseminated, I feel compelled to comment.

Unfertilized eggs are only a few microns long/wide, so they're essentially invisible to the naked eye. What happened in that case is that the eggs were probably fertilized, but the embryos died during early development. Delivering the "jelly beans" was similar to a spontaneous abortion. As you know, snakes can retain sperm for years, she may have used new or old sperm. The fertilization event probably happened within a month after her delivery since snake gestation is usually 100 days or less (depending on species and temperature). I'm not a veterinarian, but would sure like to hear a definitive answer from one. Kind regards,
Rick

Thamnophis · 10-20-2006, 07:02 PM

I think the English term is "slugs".

jakob lejbølle · 10-21-2006, 03:48 AM

yes, slugs is the right word

Cazador · 10-21-2006, 05:55 PM

We use both terms (slugs and jelly beans) to refer to this condition in English

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boeh · 10-26-2006, 05:18 AM

@Cazador
Thanks for your definite explanation.

@All
Thanks for input.

Regards,
Cyrill

10-20-2006, 12:34 PM	#1 (permalink)
boeh "First shed, A Success" Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Basel Posts: 110 Country:	Translation question (english) Hi there I'm coding a page for a friend and have a translation question. I know that this isn't really the right forum for that kind of questions - I hope it's either ok. How do you shortly say to non fertilized eggs? In german we say them "Wachseier", do you have either such a single word like that? I've got some space problems with the word combination ;-) Thanks, Cyrill BTW: I bought some new garters recently - as soon as i can catch them on a picture, they'll be posted here.

10-20-2006, 01:17 PM	#2 (permalink)
Boots Moderator Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Edmonton, Alberta Posts: 408 Country:	Re: Translation question (english) The only thing I can think of for a "non fertilized egg" is an "unfertilized egg". Jason

10-20-2006, 01:25 PM	#3 (permalink)
boeh "First shed, A Success" Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Basel Posts: 110 Country:	Re: Translation question (english) Yeah, two chars lesser ;-) It seems that I've got to realize that some kinda else. Thanx anyway. Cyrill

10-20-2006, 01:49 PM	#4 (permalink)
Daniel "Preparing For First shed" Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Germany/Hamburg Posts: 69 Country:	Re: Translation question (english) Isn´t it possible to say: wax-eggs?! Just my two cents Best wishes, Daniel __________________ webmaster of http://www.gartersnake.de member of the European Garter Snake Association (EGSA) http://www.egsa.de

10-20-2006, 02:00 PM	#5 (permalink)
boeh "First shed, A Success" Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Basel Posts: 110 Country:	Re: Translation question (english) Hi Daniel What a coincidence to read from you here ;-) You wouldn't believe it, but I just thought at the same "strange word". But I think, this word isn't really used. Anyway, I think, I've got a better idea to fix this. Greez, Cyrill

10-20-2006, 02:49 PM	#6 (permalink)
Cazador Moderator Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Alaska, USA Posts: 1,608 Country:	Re: Translation question (english) Hi Cyrill, I'd respectfully like to offer another possibility about the "jelly bean" assessment being unfertilized eggs. I wasn't going to mention anything, but since the info is being translated into different languages and disseminated, I feel compelled to comment. Unfertilized eggs are only a few microns long/wide, so they're essentially invisible to the naked eye. What happened in that case is that the eggs were probably fertilized, but the embryos died during early development. Delivering the "jelly beans" was similar to a spontaneous abortion. As you know, snakes can retain sperm for years, she may have used new or old sperm. The fertilization event probably happened within a month after her delivery since snake gestation is usually 100 days or less (depending on species and temperature). I'm not a veterinarian, but would sure like to hear a definitive answer from one. Kind regards, Rick

10-20-2006, 07:02 PM	#7 (permalink)
Thamnophis Moderator Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Netherlands Posts: 1,284 Country:	Re: Translation question (english) I think the English term is "slugs". __________________ Kousebandslangen.nl - Member of the EGSA It is always advisable to be a loser if you cannot become a winner. Frank Zappa

10-21-2006, 03:48 AM	#8 (permalink)
jakob lejbølle Hi, I'm New Here! Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Denmark Posts: 7 Country:	Re: Translation question (english) yes, slugs is the right word __________________ regards jakob lejbølle sorry for any bad english, hope you understand.

10-21-2006, 05:55 PM	#9 (permalink)
Cazador Moderator Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Alaska, USA Posts: 1,608 Country:	Re: Translation question (english) We use both terms (slugs and jelly beans) to refer to this condition in English .

10-26-2006, 05:18 AM	#10 (permalink)
boeh "First shed, A Success" Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Basel Posts: 110 Country:	Re: Translation question (english) @Cazador Thanks for your definite explanation. @All Thanks for input. Regards, Cyrill

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