I have had this happen before in the past, some eggs develop slower. I have just left the animal in the egg till its yolk was asorbed, they will come out when they are good and ready, I normally wouldnt recommend removing the snake from the egg but it looks fine in the "after" picture. Sometimes it has taken as long as 10 days, but they do fine after they absorb the yolk and emerge from the egg. I have only had 1 that has not lived but it was underdeveloped much more so then the one you pictured. Good luck with your new baby and keep us updated on how things work out.
Thanks Kim
N.A.R.C

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