Why are my eggs dimpling?
So my female dropped 8 eggs around the 27th of March*. Since then, I've lost all but three. That's kinda been a bummer, and even though this is my first clutch, I didn't think I'd lose 5 eggs. Anyway, the eggs that are alive right now are looking pretty dimpled and 'wet' in some areas. There's no water dripping onto the eggs, in fact, I've been keeping a lightly moist paper towel over them to keep anything from dripping onto them. My temps are 90f, and my humidity is 100%. What's going on? One of the eggs is starting to smell, but it candles with red, living veins. I'm really hoping that these three make it to full term, but I'm definitely starting to worry.
Definitely weren't dropped in March, hahahah. Losing track of time.
LAST EDIT, I SWEAR. Checked when I posted about the eggs being dropped. Now we're on the right track, lol
Re: Why are my eggs dimpling?
They're on vermiculite in a 6qt tub. My incubator is homemade out of a cooler, I use a Herpstat for temperature control. Unfortunately I can't upload pictures.
Why are my eggs dimpling?
Are they directly on the substrate or on a light grate?
Re: Why are my eggs dimpling?
The substrate moisture is just right so that when I squeeze it, it just clumps up. The eggs are directly on the substrate, as well.
Re: Why are my eggs dimpling?
If there is no water dripping onto the eggs and they look wet in some areas, what sense does it make to have a moist paper towel over them?