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Heres a pic of the mother after giving birth and the eggs. Can the eggs be kept in the dark (in a drawer) or do they need light?

Congatulations on your eggs!

I can't see your picture, but light is not necessary. I usually incubate mine in a dark drawer. I figure that in the wild the female will usually lay them under an object or down a rodent burrow so darkness would actually be more natural.

More important is the moisture level. The incubation medium (I use vermicultie) should be slightly damp to the touch, but not wet. A 1:1 ratio of vermiculite and water by weight (a postage scale such as those available at office depot will work well for weighing) will give you the appropriate moisture level. After awhile though you can just go by feel.

Good luck!
Alice