
05-21-2008, 05:09 PM
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Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: NZ
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Re: pregnant
Hi Nicolas
As I mentioned in one of the previous comments, paplation can be a reliable way to tell if your female if gravid.....and even what stage of her pregnancy she is at (if you are good enough). Hold the animal in one hand and place your thumb on her back and index finger on the belly just infront of the pelvis. Palpate softly and if the female is in G3 (gestation stage 3/late pregnancy) you will feel two hard heads on either sider of the midline. I must stress how gentle the action is, however it is a very reliable method if executed correctly.
Good luck
NZHerpz
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