my veiled cham eggs have started hatching about 12 hours ago. however, the babies are having a hard time coming out of their shells. there's only a slit and slight movements now. how long does it usually take for the babies to emerge from their eggs? and should i cut the shellto aid their emerging?
thanks
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eggs hatching
verve
Sep 08, 2005 07:07 PM
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Chaco
Sep 10, 2005 11:10 AM
Hi, You probably are now aware of this since your message was posted on the 8th but they should emerge on their own. Sometimes they stay inside the egg for a day or two. They are getting nourishment from the yolk. This is not abnormal. Eventually they'll come out to face the cruel new world. There was a picture in last months "Reptiles" magazine about a snake (don't remember what kind) that didn't come out on it's own so the author finally helped it out and it was born without a head. It is best to let them emerge on their own. If they don't come out after a couple of days you can carefully help them out but be prepared for what you might find.
