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.
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!
Re: Problems with Eggs. What do you suggest?
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aalomon
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?
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.
Re: Problems with Eggs. What do you suggest?
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Originally Posted by
aalomon
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.
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.
Re: Problems with Eggs. What do you suggest?
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Originally Posted by
aalomon
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.
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I noticed that right after I posted!
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?