That didn't even work though. They stilled stayed in the eggs for 4-6 days after I cut them. I thought you were gonna say he took my approach and cut them, then got even more paranoid after I did. Which was also true. Anyway, sounds like a touchy situation. I cut mine for the same reason because I had to leave town on what would have been day 60 but luckily they were all out by day 58. Being that you're gonna be gone until like day 61 or 62, I personally would count on them being out by the time you get back. I was right there to scoop mine up as soon as they left the egg and clean them up and put them in a clean box. So I don't know what to do if you wouldn't be there to help them out. Take Jay's advice. I guess that's my advice. I read this post late last night after I got back from my trip and didn't feel like typing so in that time Jay posted and stole my shine. Now I really have no point to even responding but just wanted to share my experience in the cutting situation. No matter what though, I think they will be alright. They really are alot more resiliant than it seems. You figure, they are reptiles, the ultimate survivors. If they have to sit in the incubator, it might cause them a little stress but they should probably be able to bounce back. And it will definitely be less stress than if you took the eggs with you. Don't do that. (I also considered the same thing, if it came down to that being an option.) But if you think that one through, it's a really bad idea. Good luck man. Keep us all posted.

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