This is my first egg. I am so thrilled! It popped his head out yesterday. The Barkers tape said to leave them in the egg for 24 hours. It;s been that long & he still hasn't come out.
Should i take him out ? I have a shoebox ready for him with moist paper towell. I don't want to do anything wrong.
Thanks,
Beth
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egg hatched- need advice please
BELLABALLPYTHON
May 02, 2006 04:19 PM
Replies (3)
TomBarnhart
May 02, 2006 04:27 PM
It's normal for them to stay in their eggs for a few days after pipping, they are still absorbing the yolk sac and should remain in the egg until this is complete. I believe most of mine exit the egg about 1-2 days after pipping. So 24 hrs isn't too long.
Tom
jmartin104
May 02, 2006 04:31 PM
First, congrats! Now, don' worry too much. They will come out when ready and if you disturb them, they may stay longer. It will come out soon enough.
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Jay A. Martin
Jay Martin Reptiles
BELLABALLPYTHON
May 02, 2006 04:43 PM
Thank you Tom & Jay. I am less worried now. I did make a larger slit across the top of the egg. He had made a hole big enough for his whole head to stick out.
I bought a gravid WC to try out the egg process before i breed my snakes next season. She had 7 eggs but just this one stayed viable.
What an amazing sight! I don't think I'll ever get tired of seeing that head pop out for the first time.
Thanks again....... Beth
