So I have a small clutch that all hatched within hrs of each other at Day 69 (8/23/2012), its Day 72 and the final egg which I do not see any sign of pipping of the last egg, little worried about this. I have candled the egg it is fertile and there is very little movement inside the egg though, what should I do?
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About my clutch, little worried!
los086
Aug 26, 2012 01:41 PM
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mrkent
Aug 28, 2012 12:06 AM
What kind of snakes?
Many people who regularly breed colubrids recommend cutting any eggs that haven't pipped within a couple of days after the first pips.
I did that with some from both my corn snake clutch, and my gray-banded king snake clutch. They came out within a day or so and have done just fine.
This is my favorite baby picture I have taken so far this year. A hypomelanistic striped corn snake. A real tough guy!
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Kent
AaronBayer
Aug 28, 2012 10:05 AM
I always cut the remaining eggs 24-36 hours after the first slits start showing up.
I use (not sure of the correct term) the small curved scissors that doctors use for things like stitches. they are tiny, very sharp, and have a good point on them... makes it very easy to get the cut started.
