My boss and I have 7 eggs (yes I know that is small, it is her female's second clutch, and it looked like only 7 were good). I am expecting them to hatch end of September, beginning of October, or somewhere around that time. They are incubating at 83.7 degrees, and humidity ranges between I think 70 and 80%. All the eggs left (the 7) are leathery and white, and when candled I can now see the embryos. Anyway, when and if they do hatch, I know I have to leave them in the incubator until the yolks are absorbed. Will this be OK? I have a Hovabator, and I am just wondering if right out of the egg they will be jumpy, I am worried about them possibly touching the heating source in the incubator. Do I shut off the incubator, because I know that there will be time between the first hatching and the last, so I don't want to have trouble with the last of the eggs hatching. Also, how many babies usually to say a 20 gallon breeder? I do know I will have to separate the more aggressive babies, and we do have extra tanks and lights and such. Any info on babies right out of the egg would be appreciated. I know these aren't my eggs, but I have been the one taking care of them. My boss already has homes lined up for all 7. I told her not to count her dragon eggs before they hatch, but I guess having a good home set up prior to them hatching is pretty good. Thanks guys.
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Another question about hatchlings
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Hatchlings can be very active right out of the egg. I have seen them come out and immediately start running around and I have seen them lay motionless for hours. Once you get them out of the eggs I would get a glad sandwich container with a lid. Cut air holes and fill it with a moist paper towel. I have had them get out of shoeboxes without lids at less than 24 hours old. You don't want to turn the incubator off but you don't want them on the heat source either.
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My babies are hatching at the moment. last night when i went to bed two had started hatching. I live in england so its 6:30pm here and now i have eight all out and some still trying. Its my first clutch so i wasnt sure what they would be like and as soon as i opened the lid one jumped out of the incubator and bolted across the floor like lightning. I have 4 containers lined with moist paper towels and lids on them with holes in and two babies in each so far and they are doing fine. As for the egg sacks, when my babies came out all they had left on their bellies was a pink piece of flesh hanging down but most of them have dropped off already.Beware, when they are born they act like they are dead or something but as soon as you go to look they will be off!! Cheeky little rascals. Anyway, i think this would be the best thing for you to do as it isnt very long before you transfer them to their new homes. Only a day or two. This pic was them last night and eight hours later they are running and trying to bite me. LOL
Sorry. Forgot to add pic when i posted
