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I have some beardie eggs in the incubator. They have been in there over 67 days. They started sinking in about 2 days ago. There are no babies though. I have another batch of eggs in the incubator and they are fine, so the humidity is ok. Could these eggs be infertile?
Thank you,
Gloria

Some times it takes a few days for them to hatch. Wait one more day then very carefully cut one open and see whats inside. If there is a beardie do not remove it let it come out on its own. Anyone else have anything to add?

peace,
nathan

The only way to tell other than waiting, is to candel them. If you see veins and by this time you should see a little dragon in there too. Don't be surprised if it doesn't look like there is "enough" dragon in the eggs. I still don't understand why it seems there is so much empty space but when the little guys come out, it seems they were too big to have fit????

Oh,,, also bad smells could come from mold or bacteria in the substrate too so don't let that bother you too much.

Joel R

DON'T ever cut eggs open, you could be accidentally killing an otherwise healthy baby!!!

I know all too many people who have gotten impatient, cut open an egg, then totally regretted it.

If the animal's going to make it, they'll make it on their own. if they're not, they're not, it's that simple.

I've heard of clutches going well into the 80-90 day range, with no problems at all, so just be patient
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Axe
The Reptile Rooms

That is true many people injure baby dragons because they arent carefull. I didnt say cut them all open though. I would do what Joel and axe suggested. Candle them first, but do no turn them. And wait a little longer. I did have one particular baby that i cut a small slit in but didnt pull the dragon out . it then emerged on its own and survived. I think it was the runt. But It didnt die. I would be very very carefull if you decide to do this. In the advanced vivarium series of herp books it mentions how in a couple of them. Sorry to anyone who doesnt think this is a good method but it has worked for me and other people too. Just be carefull and let us know how it goes , whatever you decide to do.

peace,
nathan

i didn't mean to knock your advice or anything Nathan... it is possible to cut eggs safely, but unless people have LOTS of experience doing it, it usually ends with the wrong results in my opinion.
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Axe
The Reptile Rooms

a breeder told me they will do that right before they hatch...I wouldn't cut any open yet

she also told me they will sweat and I think the eggs will turn a bluish color (not sure)

I don't know....I'm on my first clutch of eggs (they are about 30 days old)

Jeanette