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  • 05-31-2012, 03:39 AM
    Rat160
    Problems with Eggs. What do you suggest?
    So I had some clutches and the rest of the eggs were slugs. This first egg looks half bad and half good. It is all caved in and discolored and I have to keep cleaning the mold off of it. Problem is when I candle it, there is a worm inside moving around. Any ideas on what to do? Should I just leave it alone?

    http://i1124.photobucket.com/albums/...0/b2b5be81.jpg

    Second egg just seems to have a bad spot. not sure where this came from. Any ideas on this one.

    http://i1124.photobucket.com/albums/...0/bec63201.jpg

    EDIT: forgot to mention these were laid on 4/20/12 so they are on day 41.
  • 05-31-2012, 06:23 AM
    aalomon
    Re: Problems with Eggs. What do you suggest?
    Just keep cleaning it off. There are a few things you can try to put on it like athletes powder or liquid bandaids to help keep the mold from coming back.

    As long as you see movement, dont give up!
  • 05-31-2012, 06:25 AM
    Odd-sam
    The first egg i can't say anything about. but the second one i think it's what breeders refer to as an "window"
  • 05-31-2012, 06:32 AM
    Rat160
    Re: Problems with Eggs. What do you suggest?
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by aalomon View Post
    Just keep cleaning it off. There are a few things you can try to put on it like athletes powder or liquid bandaids to help keep the mold from coming back.

    As long as you see movement, dont give up!

    Would you be worried that the egg is fully collapsed?
  • 05-31-2012, 06:35 AM
    aalomon
    Re: Problems with Eggs. What do you suggest?
    Not really. I had boob eggs do the same thing (actually have one right now as well). I think the moldy side has a harder time retaining moisture so it collapses easily. At least with mine they have hatched without a problem, though the hatchling might be significantly smaller than its clutch mates.
  • 05-31-2012, 06:38 AM
    Rat160
    Re: Problems with Eggs. What do you suggest?
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by aalomon View Post
    Not really. I had boob eggs do the same thing (actually have one right now as well). I think the moldy side has a harder time retaining moisture so it collapses easily. At least with mine they have hatched without a problem, though the hatchling might be significantly smaller than its clutch mates.

    Ok thank you, I just wanted to check. As I near the end I get more and more excited. I can already see pattern on the snakes when I candle them. I just wanted to make sure this one will make it. Ive had a rough two years and these are my first clutches and only got 5 eggs so Im doing everything I know to keep em going strong.

    Thanks for the advice.
  • 05-31-2012, 06:40 AM
    aalomon
    Re: Problems with Eggs. What do you suggest?
    I completely understand. My first clutch of the year is on day 41 and the wait is already killing me. Good luck with yours.
  • 05-31-2012, 06:42 AM
    Rat160
    Re: Problems with Eggs. What do you suggest?
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by aalomon View Post
    I completely understand. My first clutch of the year is on day 41 and the wait is already killing me. Good luck with yours.

    haha our eggs are on the same day.
  • 05-31-2012, 06:43 AM
    aalomon
    Re: Problems with Eggs. What do you suggest?
    I noticed that right after I posted!
  • 05-31-2012, 06:19 PM
    Rat160
    Re: Problems with Eggs. What do you suggest?
    Just out of curiosity, whats the earliest people would recommend cutting? Im not planning on doing it unless the egg gets considerably worse.

    Also what causes the "window" on the plump egg? Anyone know?
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