Burmese probably have the highest natural egg incubation temp. of any python. The short term high temp of 94 will not be a problem for burmese eggs. They can take up to 95 F for short periods without developmental damage. The low you experienced would be the larger problem, but if it was no longer than a couple of hours it probably will not be an issue. When maternally incubated, the female holds the temp. at an average of 92 F with only very slight variations. The standard artifical incubation temp. for burmese is typically 90 F, but anywhere between 90 and 92 F would be ideal. An incubation temp. of 88 F would be the absolute lowest safe temp. Anything less than this could easily cause developmental problems for the embryos. The real key is obviously the accuracy of your temperature measuring device. It should always be checked against a thermometer of known accuracy. I have seen cheaper measurement devices or thermometers that were reading up to 2 or 3 degrees high or low. Good luck.

Kelly

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