Pipped eggs drying out.

[Rockstars]

I had 6 eggs and they started pipping on monday. So far there is 4 out and 2 still in. The last 2 pipped early wednesday morning.

When they pipped i replaced the lid with one with a few small holes in it. Now the 2 eggs that are left seem like they are drying out. The outter shell is getting hard an brittle. I opened them up a bit more for them so they can get out a little easier. Just wondering if i should do anything else or just wait longer. Today is day 57. Just a little worried that they are drying up and will get stuck inside. This is my first clutch so hopefullly im just being paranoid.

[Stewart_Reptiles]

Which is why you should just air out once a day instead of using holes

Do you have some saline handy? If not go and buy some, it will help with your problem.

[Rickys_Reptiles]

You could mist them with a bit of water.

[Rockstars]

Airing out once a day is good enough when there are a few out of the egg?

I dabbed some water on them before I left for work. Hopefully that helps a little. They should be crawling out anytime. If they are still in when I get home ill see if they need more. And ill get some saline in the morning.

[Rickys_Reptiles]

Airing out once a day is good enough when there are a few out of the egg?

I dabbed some water on them before I left for work. Hopefully that helps a little. They should be crawling out anytime. If they are still in when I get home ill see if they need more. And ill get some saline in the morning.

Don't use saline. If anything, use distilled.

[SlitherinSisters]

I mist mine and keep the eggs really wet. Misting them will help clean out the gunk as well.

[Rockstars]

Thanks everyone. They were out of the egg when i got home from work.

[elduki]

When the yolk get absorbed it can get pretty dry inside the. Not to worry its all natural