A breeder is collecting eggs from a reticulated python snake, specifically a "Panda Pie" mom, which is known for producing unique black and white offspring. The snake is aggressive during egg-laying and the breeder must use special tools to protect himself. After collecting the eggs, the breeder estimates there to be around 41 eggs, which is a significant clutch. The breeder is hoping to produce more "Panda Pie" offspring, which are highly sought after. The eggs are carefully handled to ensure their survival, and the breeder is optimistic about the potential for a successful hatch.
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1. The snake is a reticulated python, the largest snake in the world.
2. Reticulated pythons can grow up to 20-29 feet long and weigh up to 300 pounds.
3. The snake is a panda pie, a specific type of reticulated python with a black and white color pattern.
4. The snake has a gene called citron, which is a heterozygous gene for titanium.
5. The citron gene makes the snake's color pattern more intense and unique.
6. The snake is a female and has just laid a clutch of eggs.
7. The eggs are already 54-56 days old and are at risk of dying if they are rolled over.
8. The snake's owner is trying to carefully move the eggs into a container to incubate them.
9. The owner is hoping to get more panda pie snakes from this clutch, as they are a rare and popular color morph.
10. The owner has been breeding snakes for many years and has been trying to create a panda pie for 8-10 years.
11. The owner is estimating that there are around 43 eggs in the clutch.
12. The eggs are large and healthy, and the owner is hoping that many of them will hatch into healthy snakes.
13. The owner is carefully counting the eggs and has reached a total of 35 eggs.
14. The owner had a successful clutch last year, with 27 eggs and two panda pie snakes hatching from it.