532K views · 12K reactions | This beautiful mother retic shows us what she'd do in the wild, defending her clutch of eggsWe pull and incubate them to ensure each baby has the best chance at survival | Jayprehistoricpets | Facebook

This beautiful mother retic shows us what she'd do in the wild, defending her clutch of eggs 🐍 We pull and incubate them to ensure each baby has the best chance at survival 😁 | Jayprehistoricpets

104K views · 302 shares | Reticulated pythons are our specialty at...

Watch out! Even the most calmed Reticulated Pythons can be unpredictable. This careful process of collecting their eggs for artificial incubation gives each on the best chance at successful survival. 🐍🥚 While we are hopeful for a full clutch, it’s common for some eggs to be infertile, often due to factors like the age of the parents, incomplete mating, or even the genetics of the pair. These infertile “slugs” won’t develop and can actually mold, risking the healthy eggs nearby, which is why th