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[rwgsnakes]

My western ribbon, Thamnophis proximus proximus , mated 1 month and 20 days ago. She shed a few days ago. I read that they normally shed a week before they have their babies...is this true? how long can they have them after they shed. Do they always go off feed before they have their babies?


Thanks,
Justin

[Lulu Bennett]

the pregnancy is about 90 days but i am not sure about is they go off their food but i guess they would shed is they are carrying a load of babies lol

[Josh]

good luck!!!

[ssssnakeluvr]

normal gestation period is 90-120 days... sounds like she is only half way thru...they will feed generally thru the pregnancy...but I have had a couple that will go off feed before giving birth. you still have some time to go!!

[rwgsnakes]

Awh man, that sucks, i could swear i read somewhere that its 2-3 months... thanks for the info though. Ill keep you all posted,
Thanks

[enigma200316]

remember nature can fool you, it will happen when its time, or not at all....
or atleast thats how I think it goes, but what do I know..........

[Stefan-A]

Some sources say 60-90 days, the people here say 90-120 days and I trust them a lot more than some random pamphlet.

My snakes mated in May, no babies yet and no slugs.

[rwgsnakes]

now we are coming up on three months...she seems very large so im hoping she has them soon.

[adamanteus]

I'll be watching your posts, Justin. Looking forward to seeing photos of baby Ribbons!

[Stefan-A]

Yeah, there hasn't been any baby ribbon pics yet.