New to ball python eggs

I'm just wondering if it's normal for ball python eggs to look a bit dimpled already even if they were just laid 6/7/13? I'm new to ball python eggs so I'm not sure if this is normal or if it's a sign of low humidity like it is with crested gecko eggs. They were with the mother until last night because of issues with the incubator and she didn't let me see them "freshly laid" when I pulled them out to put them in the incubator they looked kind of dented. She laid 6 eggs, all candled good.

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They might be dented like that because she was laying on them so long. But dimpling is also a sign of low humidity, what is the humidity in the egg box?

The Superhatch is wet enough to clump like I've always done with crestie eggs but I was just reading another post about the lids on the plastic shoe box containers not holding humidity so we're going to put some press and seal under the lid. Since it can be a sign of low humidity, I'll also wet a paper towel and lay it over the top of them for awhile to try and pop out the dents.

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Originally Posted by BlueMoonExotics

The Superhatch is wet enough to clump like I've always done with crestie eggs but I was just reading another post about the lids on the plastic shoe box containers not holding humidity so we're going to put some press and seal under the lid. Since it can be a sign of low humidity, I'll also wet a paper towel and lay it over the top of them for awhile to try and pop out the dents.

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I would just add the press-n-seal and let the humidity come up on his own. Putting a wet paper towel on the eggs could cause them to have other issues.

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Originally Posted by BHReptiles

I would just add the press-n-seal and let the humidity come up on his own. Putting a wet paper towel on the eggs could cause them to have other issues.

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Ok, removed the paper towel. Most of my knowledge is based off of what I know about gecko eggs so I'm just kind of winging it based on what I've read and what I know works with the geckos. For gecko eggs, putting a wet paper towel over them (with areas open to breathe still) helps them re-hydrate and the dents come out so I was just assuming it would do the same for ball python eggs. Thanks for letting me know that it could cause issues or I wouldn't have known.

A dry paper towel can actually work really well. I've done this a couple times -- the towel absorbs humidity from the air and moisture respiring from the eggs themselves. If you give it a shot, fold it carefully to avoid contact with the substrate, which will cause it to get way too wet. Or because the eggs are on a grate, try adding a tiny bit more moisture to the substrate without touching the eggs.

Humidity is fixed but the eggs are still dented. I did put press and seal on and even added more water to the tub. I also covered the 2 holes on each end of the tub so that it was fully sealed. Still no luck getting the dents to pop up though. They haven't gotten any better but they haven't gotten any worse either so I'm guessing they will be ok?