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has been starting to grow on a couple of my snakes eggs. I remember reading some where about painting the moldy areas with some sort of ointment or something. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
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Vichris

Vichris Variables

If possible, separate moldy eggs from the rest and put into a different container. Keep this container covered if it must remain in the same incubator. Many fungi have airborn spores. Gently wipe mold from the surface of the eggs. You can then use Lotrimin brand powder. It is an antifungal medicine for athletes foot. Sometimes it works great sometimes it doesn't do a thing. I have been warned against using the lotrimin spray or cream and have never tried them.

I'll also say, usually live eggs don't grow mold. Although occasionally some funky looking eggs do hatch.

I am curious. Did your eggs show any signs of discoloration, colapsing, or anything before the mold set in? Have you candled them?

Thanks Zach,

Yes I have a couple of eggs that have some discoloration on one end. I have candled the eggs and they appear to be good and growing. John Lassiter on the mexicana forum suggested Tinactin. He refreshed my memory about Tinactin as that was the product I had heard about. It seems like Lamisil or Lotrimin would all work.
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Vichris

Vichris Variables

They all have different active ingredients. I have never tried other brands but in the future I might. Some fungi have shown no reaction to the lotrimin. Maybe they would respond to tinactin or others.

That turqoise mold is extremely commonplace.

Common when the medium is too moist and no air is circulating.

If they aren't "sunk in" (ie, well hydrated) then, dry the medium out a little and GENTLY rub the mold off the eggs.

I've never tried lotrimin or chemicals, but I do have quite a bit of experience with mold. My moldy eggs always seem to hatch.

Fortunate, I guess.

Chris