So I have a tri stripe that I have paired 3 years in a row now with different males each year and she has never had eggs. So recently I was talking with someone who has produce and worked with tris that told me that that it’s not uncommon for tris to never/can’t produce lay eggs. Has anyone heard this before or experienced this.
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This is news to me. I have a buddy that is pretty heavy in Tri, I will ask him this evening and see what he says
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Although not unheard of for morphs to have fertility issues (desert) I think it is more then likely just your specific female. I do a lot of breedings with red axanthics and had a huge het red, cinnamon, pastel female never go for me in 5 seasons of multiple successful locks and proven males, she just never would ovulate or lay! I still have her sister and a few others out of the same bloodline-all proven no issues ever! Unfortunately I think there is just something not working right in your particular female. It does happen for no reason every now and then.
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It sucks because she was my biggest investment so far. I’m very disappointed and can’t afford another one
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I know the pain. My first multi thousand $ animal I got took 5 years to produce viable eggs. Was a huge hit to my breeding plans. Hopefully this girl eventually goes for you.
Maybe ultrasound could help give you confidence that it isn’t just missed timing or anything like that?
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Give it a few more try’s, the worst that can happen is nothing changes, but she may surprise you still. Like @crypticoils-pythons suggested maybe a ultrasound test to see how and if follicles are developing, which is a good idea. I am sorry it was a big investment for you, we have all been there! It’s ok to be disappointed, just don’t let it discourage you from your plans. Hoping she surprises you and just lays a huge clutch!
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I’ve never heard of this being an issue with the Tri’s, i have a few friends that has successfully bred with no issues. whats her weight?
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