This is my first clutch of eggs and i just want to see if anyone has some advice for me, its day 55 right, all but 1 are sinking in, im just wondering if there are any signs that i can look for if they need to be slit or if it is just up to me when and if i want to? I have them at 88.8 degrees and in vermiculite only (no perlite)
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Almost hatching on first clutch...
JLballs
Jun 29, 2010 10:49 AM
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BuzzardBall
Jun 29, 2010 11:16 AM
Wait til day 60, if they haven't pipped, cut them!
EvilMorphgod
Jun 29, 2010 11:47 AM
I would leave them until...
The box starts "sweating"... builds up moisture and you can pick up an egg and feel the spine of the baby pushing back against the egg wall.... then if you must you can open the egg.
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JLballs
Jun 29, 2010 11:54 AM
The eggs did go through a "sweating" phase days 47 - 49 the box was builing up condensation but has stopped now.
xXVanXx
Jun 30, 2010 10:38 AM
There going to hatch soon, just sounds like they maybe alittle on the wet side. They won't dent much if its to moist and Amniotic fluid will pour out. There going to pip soon if not already.
Van
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boacraze
Jun 29, 2010 12:06 PM
these final days are THE MOST IMPORTANT! like kevin said wait untill day 60 then open them up if they havent allready started to pip. the longer the better and not to mention they will start out a much healthier animals.... the longer they sit the better they get! let us know how you do & congrats on youre first of im sure many litters regards
