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So, unfortunately, Roxy laid her eggs while I was out of town and the incubator didn't show up as there was a problem with the credit card (more like a problem with the person ordering it). However, my friends that were house sitting were very diligent about helping and spent a considerable amount of time finding the right location and lighting combination to get the inside of the nesting box 92F.

So here's my concern besides the obvious, in the nesting box I put organic soil and sand. There's even some kind of sprout looking things growing in there. The eggs look like large poops. They seemed to have taken the color of the soil. I haven't touched them as the temps are constant in the box and I'm really just guessing as to the moisture that's in there. I'm spritzing water in there as it feels neccessary.

Have any of you experienced this situation where the eggs take on the color of the substrate? I'm assuming that the moisture on the eggs soaked up some soil contents.

Otherwise, what else would have caused the eggs to look as they do? Will post pics tomorrow. Hopefully the incubator will show up tomorrow as well.
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2.1 - Rocky, Runako, and RoxyIII (my care sheets)

This is a really hard way to successfully incubate eggs. If you're sprouting seeds, it's already a bit too wet. Don't add any more water. Absolutely don't get any water on an egg.

Are the eggs not buried? If not, bury them or they definately won't make it in the nestbox. By now they should be leathery and reasonably firm (fully inflated but not hard like a chicken egg). If very soft and slightly flaccid, odds are they are already toast.

Doug

Thanks Doug (I think this is the first time I've seen you here). I wish I'd seen the post before I spritz again. I avoid the eggs and some are buried and some visible. Some are starting to become less black while others are still black. They are all pretty much the same as far as sunkeness. the larger one that I touched, proved to be pretty soft still.

Damn it! And the incubator didn't show up today.
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2.1 - Rocky, Runako, and RoxyIII (my care sheets)

So, as I looked more closely at the eggs that appeared to be turning more white, it turns out that they're moldy. The ones that were buried, I have to assume are gone due to moisture. I found one egg in the sand that looked good, but there's no way, with as fragile as they are, that it's still viable. Speaking of which, How do I know that the eggs laid ever had a chance? I never saw Runako and Roxy doing the nasty. Can't she be laying eggs without actually mating?

The incubator showed up yesterday. So that I would now what to expect and need to do, I went and set it up with a few eggs anyway. The only variables are whether the vermaclite(sp) is the right moisture and should I put the water in the bottom. The directions were a bit confusing.

So, on top of the uro eggs being doomed, over the last week, I've had to deal with two friends being in two separate motorcycle accidents and Tuesday, I was indirectly informed that one is probably not going to make it. Then, being at the vets for a week, I get a call bright and early that my dog of 10 plus years, Sam, is having labored breathing because he's in the advanced stages of cancer. He has "maybe a month" to live. He's home with me now, but I become a wreck when ever I watch him breathing. Actually, any time I'm at ease with time to think. Even the doctor said that he's got such a strong spirit, that he can be as perky and happy as he is, in the condition he's in, is simply a miracle. I think it's the Chesapeke lab in him...stubborn as all hell.

With finals, work, two kids, and the household, I thank God for any time I have to spend with him and spoil him. It's nice not to worry about his weight and give him all those table scraps, treats, and whatever else he's always desired.

The hardest day of my life is coming soon.

I'm not ready for it.
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2.1 - Rocky, Runako, and RoxyIII (my care sheets)

I just went through the loss of my dog - my best friend about two months ago. She was a 13 year old lab/rottweiler cross. She also succumbed to cancer and in the end we had to make the toughest decision on my life but the best one for her. I still miss her dearly but I know I did what was best for her - it wasn't about me then. Let us know how you are doing.

For what it is worth, my thoughts and prayers are with you. They bring us such joy during their lives that the end of their time on earth is so incredibly painful, but I think it is worth it. He obviously knows how much he is loved, and I believe that he will be going to a wonderful place where he can romp and play like a puppy again.

We are all here for you, I am so sorry everything seems to be happening all at once. When it rains it poors.

Elizabeth
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1.0 Mali Uro Archimedes (May he rest in peace)
0.0.1 Egyptian Uro Zuberi Mosca Khu (Mosca)
0.0 Fish
0.1 Sulcata Minnie
1.1 Iguanas Flik and Loki
0.1 Newfoundland Jasmine (RIP)
0.1 Feline Winter
Indiana & Wisconsin

Aw, Jimbo, I'm sorry. Sounds like you're having a really rough time of it! My thoughts are with you!
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Torey
Eugene, Oregon, USA
1.1 Saharan Uros (Joe and Arthur)
3.1 Mali Uros (Spike, Turtle, Tank, and Lilly)
1.1 Ornate Uros (Scuttlebutt and Shazzbot)
2.1 Green Anoles (Bowser, Sprocket, Leeloo)
1.1 Felis domesticus (Roscolux and Jenny)

Sorry about all of your troubles Jim. As far as the eggs go, the good ones have a blood spot in them, which means they are fertile. I never saw mine mate either, so they must be secretive, unlike the monitors who are at it all the time. I hope the remaining time you have with your dog will be as good as it can be. When he crosses the rainbow bridge he will be healthy again and playing like a puppy. Remember all the good times you had with him. Take care, my thought are with you.

Pam
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2.3 varanus acanthurus brachyurus (Dorado, Oro, Dora, Freckles & Amarillo)
1.1 varanus acanthurus acanthurus (Tabasco & Sprite)
1.1 u. macfadyeni (Amani & Abeba)
1.2 u. ornata (Husani, Zari, & Bintu)
1.1 u. ocellata (Zuhri & Ashai)
1.2 xenagama taylori (Asad, Ayana & Ayan)
1.1 hyla chrysoscelis (Pudge & Squirt)
Herps Are Awesome!

Losing an animal friend (I avoid the word "pet" can be as devastating as losing a family member. Just hang onto the knowledge that you gave him a long life of love & caring.
Lotsa folks out here sending positive thoughts your way.

Thanks for the supportive words. Reading your responses gets me teary eyed all over again. I'm not such a wreck now with Sam. He's appitite is still up (the Prednisone) and still gets excited and is doing well on walks.

However, and maybe (hopefully) I'm being hyper-aware, every day his breathing gets a little worse. It hurts like hell to see any progression.

Thanks again for your thoughts.

Jim
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2.1 - Rocky, Runako, and RoxyIII (my care sheets)

And as far as your doggie Sam, it made me cry thinking about it. I hear/feel your heart hurting, as my Grizzly (Old English sheepdog) was 10 and was diognosed with intestinal cancer in Jan. FLOORED me.
We were told he could go into remission with his type if we did Chemo, Against my better judgment I went for it, only to lose my big buddy 2 weeks later, and still rips my guts out thinking about him
We have since gotten 2 adorable sheepie pups, that I love so very much, but the thought of Grizzly turns on uncontrollable TEARS !

Here anytime ya wanna talk , we all have been there and know how tramatic it is when they are sick or we lose them.

Take care, the uros will have more eggies. And your buddies are in Gods hands!
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