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Ok, here is the deal. Stupid me never wrote down when I got my second clutch. I believe it was like 3 weeks after my first one according to a note to my pal on FB.

I did cut on estimated day 53- but only did tiny cuts. Its been 2 weeks- 2 weeks grace period, and nothing really changed- I see movement in some eggs, some I don't.

Most eggs still have goo in them, one dont have much, will be adding stuff tomorrow to make sure they dont dry out.

Just not sure what to do- if I think some are starting to die- should I do something with the others?

I dont want to mess with them too much- but i dont want to just wait around if they are gonna start to pass away one by one. i'd be mad if there was some intervention I could have done.

I cant believe i didnt write it down. But i am just getting a little worried since i havent seen any heads poking out, and not seeing movement in one egg.

any tips would be appreciated. Who knows, since i did a forum post, maybe they will start coming out....
 
You should have never cut until you saw one pip on its own , let the hatchlings tell you when they're ready , just my opinion , hope they all come out healthy
 
I agree with the no cutting....but....thats not what you are here for...I would keep the humidity high....if its been 2 weeks since you cut...and you estimated day 53....you are looking at around at least day 60....what are the temps?
 
You can cut earlier than when they first pip without any issues. As michael said, keep the humidity high, keep the temps at incubation temps like normal, and as long as you still have the "egg white" in all of the eggs, the babies shouldnt have any issues. Hopefully you didn't misjudge the time though. I would be skeptical about cutting anything earlier than day 52, although I have heard quite a few accounts of them being cut earlier and being completely fine.
 
Thanks for your tips.

While I respect your opinions on not cutting- I have never had an issue with cutting eggs* when da e is marked-egads*, and i am several seasons in ( not saying I am an expert tho mind you) I am in favor of cutting the eggs- I seen snakes that would have died if cutting didnt happen ( tangled imbilica). But each way- if done responsibly, is an acceptable way. the earliest I 'normally' cut is 53-55.
I am not a fan of cutting too early- and my initial cuttring- the signs of them being in the 50's were there- some eggs were dimpled- some were super firm- which was a concern of mine- as in they prolly obsorbed too much water- i did go through a hectic move with these eggs. But they pulled apart just like any clutch, which lead me to believe they were in the 50's.

I prolly cut too soon- but my initial cuts were very small- I am not one for cutting the egg all the way open- th einitial cut was just enough tomake sure the bulging eggs had an air pocket. But naturally, i cut all the eggs.

the color on them looks better now then before.

the humidity is reading 100%, and temps are at 88-89. I havent changed anything about the set-up. the only issue was indeed the move, but it was as quickly as possible.

Chances are, I am just gonna wait. One thing i am not afan of is pulling a baby out of the egg unless i see something for sure that is majorly wrong. If that one is dead- it could have been complications fromt he move. If I see things take a drastic turn for the worse, then i may have to intervene, but just wanted input, suggestions and advice about it. I have heard snakes not coming out til in th e60's, and if i was wrong on the 3 weeks, it just may need a few more days or so. I am just used to quick leavers...lol

Not marking the date was a stupid move. Of all the years- i decide to mess up!

I appreciate your time to comment and attemp to help. Now, ia m gonna look at them ( yes, post b4 i look, more of a chance to see a head sticking out)
 
Personally, I won't cut until day 55... BUT I recently saw a video from a "big breeder" who cut eggs on day 40! I couldn't believe it. It wasn't his standard practice. He was showing they can indeed survive and continue to develop. Again, I do not agree with interfering that soon, however I would think you would be ok if you were off on your estimate by a few days.

Also, EVERY year i think their is no movement in certain eggs and I think the worst... and EVERY year I'm over-reacting b/c those eggs usually hatch without issues....

Good luck!
 
Well, see, if you post in a forum all scared and all- it will make the babies pip.

2 normals have their heads out and a bee has its snout out. ALl others are moving now for sure.

I am bettign I cut on day 40, and instead of this clutch being 3 weeks from my first, it was prolly 4-5 weeks.

:sigh: Stupid mistake, i know, but at least i donthave to worry as much now ( ill stop worrying when all are out of the egg.

thanks again for the info and help peeps!
 
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