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king layed 9 eggs HELP what do i do

tommy1 Jul 07, 2006 05:38 AM

Caught Calif King in wild she was carry 9 eggs in her without my knowledge she layed them on the 4th of july is it to late to incubate if not what doi do please help me

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ChristopherD Jul 07, 2006 07:23 AM

well you need a moist ,not wet NEST in a plastic box w/ lid to maintain almost 100% humidity,and temps from high 70s to low 80s sometimes a closet in the house up high shelf can provide this. then do not disturb and check humidity and condition weekly and hatching is aprox. 2 monthes it easy if you dont make it hard!
NEST = vermiculite,perlite,spagnum,peat even dirt"moist"NOT wet

dudifusmaximus Jul 07, 2006 08:25 PM

>Fill a bowl with damp (not wet) vermeculite, you can add a little moss on top. If it gets dry just lightly mist it with water once a week.
> Remove the eggs to the bowl. DO NOT turn the eggs. Try to keep them as still as pssible.
>You can incubate them (80 deg.? ) but you don't need to if you live in CA. I don't incubate them.
>Call or email me if you have any questions. Good Luck!!

By the way, where did you find her?

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