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about cutting eggs......

joshhutto Jun 08, 2006 08:01 PM

does anyone else find it a little strange how everyone thinks that you have to cut their eggs a week before they are supposed to hatch? I am not talking about the seasoned professionals that have years upon years under their belts and know exactly what they are doing, but more like the person who is realatively knew to this hobby/business. I've always gone by the saying If it ain't broke don't try to fix it. I find it disturbing that people are cutting every egg that is in their incubators a week ahead of when they should be hatching. I know this is just a rant but I just had to say it.
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Josh Hutto
JKReptiles

2.3 het pied (RDR, alan bosch x 2, BHB x 2)
1.0 Spider Ball python (Ballroom pythons south)
0.1 High Contrast Albino (Gulf Coast)
1.1 het albino (ben siegel, Gulf Coast)
1.2 het citrus ghost(Gulf Coast line)
1.0 citrus ghost (Gulf Coast line)
1.1 graz pastel female
1.6 05 normal bp's
0.6 04 normal bp's
2.5 adult normal bp's (some need breeding to see if norm)
4 various corns
0.1 brazilian rainbow boa (alan bosch)
1.0 american pit bull terrior
1.1 taco dogs (ankle biters)
1.0 grey cat
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Replies (3)

TerryHeuring Jun 08, 2006 08:22 PM

I cut my eggs at 50 days,however I dont recomend this practice to the new guys .I also candle with a mini mag lite and have had good results .reference photo with N marked on a clutch of albinos and hets.I candle in total darkness and can usually see the babies moving in the eggs.Terry

bpconnection Jun 08, 2006 11:48 PM

and I've never considered cutting. I've wondered that as well why so many people cut the eggs so early! I don't really see how that that can do anything but cause a problem...but I've never done this b4...oh well...not really sure what the point of reply is
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Jeremy Conrad
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goregrind Jun 09, 2006 05:35 AM

some breeders cut the egg because the snakes inside are worth 50k. wouldnt you?
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jake

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1.1? normal ball pythons (lazlo and izzy)
0.1? amelenistic corn snake (zyklon)
0.1 blizzard corn (blizz)
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