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cornsnake layed eggs never been mated

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Question
QUESTION: We have a cornsnake approx. 6-7yrs. old and has never been mated. She layed 4 eggs on Saturday and layed another one this morning with diaharrea. Is this ok? She hasn't eaten in 3 weeks.

ANSWER: You need to palpate her belly (lower 1/3 of her body) to see if there are any more in there.  If so, vet time, right now!  If not, watch her closely and she should go into a shed within the next few days.  After that she should start eating again.  If not, vet time.  I don't like the sound of "diaharrea" but that's a tough call.  Vet visit wouldn't hurt either way.

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QUESTION: when taking the eggs out yesterday we found she had layed 12 eggs. tried to feed her this morning wouldn't eat. just checked on her and can see 2 more eggs she just layed. how many eggs can they lay?

Answer
Depends on size-over 30 for a really big one.  Problem is they are supposed to be all laid in a single day.  Your snake is in trouble.  You need veterinary help.  Imagine being in labor for 3 or 4 days!!!  She will not eat until after her next shed, and thats only if she doesn't die from exhaustion first.