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OK, I apparently had too small an egg container and my eggs were too dry and began to very slightly dimple. I switched to triple the size container at 1200 cu inches and as much vermiculite as I could while still leaving room for enough air.

I was checking them like every hour (like a freak) and I think I caught it quickly enough.

It is a 6 egg clutch, all fertile. They were only in the smaller box for 4 days and other than the dimpleing they look fine.

How much damage can occur in 4 days of humidity that was too low?

I have hatched a lot of eggs but these are my first BP eggs and of course, my first female to lay was pied from a pied male. I wish it had been the lemon pastel to normal. I am so stressed out!

I am going to get a hygrometer but since I immediately do not have one available I have to go with my observation.

Any input is greatly appreciated. Thank you.

Kevin

A little dimpling is not a big deal - I incubate my eggs basically dry and they do fine. Unless you are seeing them seriously taking a turn for the worse - try not to freak out and let them do their thing - I know easier said than done but try not to mess with them too much.

Good luck!
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Tosha
JET Pythons
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I still wish this first clutch was not worth $5k . I would be much less worried with a clutch worth $600.

I guess I should be very happy that I got 6 fertile eggs out of her in her 1st year with no complications.

Thank you again.

Kevin

these are all animals man, while they do have different going prices im not sure wishing you put a cheaper clutch in a bad situation is any better.

remember those could be 6 normals het pied.

Jon

My name is not man! Please watch your wording and do not jump to conclusions about me or others that you do not know. OK?

The clutch is pied to pied so unless you know something about genetics that I do not, then I will go with it being all pieds in the clutch, not hets.

The situation the clutch was in was not bad! Just a bit low on humidity. My setup is top of the line! I am merely trying to dial in the best setup for my BP egg containers.

I love all animals and would never wish anything bad to happen to any animal or eggs! I have worked and volunteered for non profit animal institutions including Pet Encounter Therapy and education my whole life. I am simply pointing out that having my first clutch be pieds is much more stressful than lemon pastels/normals. A loss of snake or egg is sad but add to that the high value and it makes it worse.

I hope this clarifies my post.

Thanx

Kevin

Well you know what they say - don't count your chickens before they hatch - same can be said for balls. Except after they hatch then you gotta get them all feeding and find someone to buy them and hope that they aren't banned by then.

Baby steps.

Good luck!
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Tosha
JET Pythons
The Blog
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Yeah it is a process, but I love the little critters.

Good luck this season!

K

Like Tosha said some dimpling is expected, but not too much this early. I think the smaller egg chamber would be better at holding the humidity in. Many breeders put their eggs in air tight containers (even use cling wrap) to help hold moisture in, only allowing fresh air in every few days or so when they check on them. I would keep them as they are (unless they really take a turn for the worse) and cross your fingers. I'll cross mine for you too!! You don't want to do anymore moving unless absolutely necessary. Hopefully this will be a learning experience that ends well for you!!! Good Luck Chris

Thank you for the info

Unless you have a glass 'window' in your incubator where you can check eggs without opening up the incubator, I suggest restraining yourself from checking every hour...every time the incubator is opened, it cools it down a little...Though dont' think a little cooling will bother the eggs, but it may end up prolonging the incubation time.
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PHLdyPayne

The front panel is clear but thank you for the info.

Kevin