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  • 07-21-2010, 11:32 PM
    reptidude1
    If the snake Comes out of its egg without the yolk completely absorbed what do i do?
    I think the are starting to come out but yolk is not completely absorbed. If it isn't do i leave them in the incubator or put them in their tub with moist paper towels that has a 92 degree hot spot? Thanks in advance.
    -Edward
  • 07-21-2010, 11:37 PM
    stevepoppers
    Re: If the snake Comes out of its egg without the yolk completely absorbed what do i
    How many days are they? Are they fully developed? Is there any twisting/kinking in the umbilical cords?

    I don't know much, but I figure that if they come out on their own, they're ready to be out on their own.
  • 07-21-2010, 11:39 PM
    reptidude1
    Re: If the snake Comes out of its egg without the yolk completely absorbed what do i
    55 days, no twistin or kinking that i can see because most of their body is still in the egg
  • 07-21-2010, 11:44 PM
    RichsBallPythons
    Re: If the snake Comes out of its egg without the yolk completely absorbed what do i
    You need to get a small deli cup to minimize damage to the cord and snake.

    Get small 8oz cup toss in wet paper towel and put snake in it and back into the bator till sac is absorbed. Be sure to have few air holes but not too many and check back often.
  • 07-21-2010, 11:49 PM
    WingedWolfPsion
    Re: If the snake Comes out of its egg without the yolk completely absorbed what do i
    If most of the snake's body is still in the egg, then EVERYTHING IS NORMAL. Leave it in the incubator, and wait until the snake COMPLETELY emerges on its own.

    If the snake has crawled completely out of the egg, dragging yolk sac behind it, then put the snake, yolk sack and all, on wet paper towel in its bin. Keep the paper towel wet until the yolk is absorbed or the snake breaks the umbilicus.

    Pipping snakes will often stick their head and a lot of their neck and upper body out of the egg. If you disturb them, they will wiggle backward into the egg, it's cute.
  • 07-21-2010, 11:53 PM
    reptidude1
    Re: If the snake Comes out of its egg without the yolk completely absorbed what do i
    It is very cute :D also is it normal for them to seem a little weak? Like a little bit of wobble when they move their head, and resting their head? I would assume so because this is their first time moving, and all of the yolk is not absorbed
  • 07-21-2010, 11:54 PM
    RichsBallPythons
    Re: If the snake Comes out of its egg without the yolk completely absorbed what do i
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by reptidude1 View Post
    It is very cute :D also is it normal for them to seem a little weak? Like a little bit of wobble when they move their head, and resting their head? I would assume so because this is their first time moving, and all of the yolk is not absorbed

    Yes they will seem weak due to a huge mass attached to their tiny bodies.
  • 07-22-2010, 10:52 AM
    WingedWolfPsion
    Re: If the snake Comes out of its egg without the yolk completely absorbed what do i
    Yep, totally normal. Hatching is exhausting. Many hatchlings will seem weak their first day or two out of the egg. Then they start making use of that yolk they absorbed, and get stronger. Once past their first shed, you'll get a better idea of their personality and activity level.
  • 07-22-2010, 11:19 AM
    stratus_020202
    Re: If the snake Comes out of its egg without the yolk completely absorbed what do i
    Twisted had a webcam while his were coming out. You should look at his videos. They are awesome. :) Good luck with them.

    http://www.twistedreptiles.com/
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