Scott,
These "water spots" or "windows" as they are sometimes referred to are fairly common on python eggs. However, from my experience, the size of these areas does not change to a large degree on a healthy egg after laying and during incubation. If there are complications with the embryo and the egg begins to die and decompose, water spots will also form under these conditions, but will spread rapidly around the outside of the egg. As the egg continues to deteriorate, the exterior surface will also become more colorful due to bacterial decomposition.

I have on rare occasions seen eggs being incubated by individuals that had the substrate too wet, and this did cause large areas of water marking on the lower surfaces of the egg next the substrate. However, this usually shows on all of the eggs, and not just one, so I don't believe this to be the case here. Bottom line is wait and see how things progress, as I don't see any signs of decomposition at this point in time.

Kelly

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