need help Ball python has eggs!!!

I agree. Pictures would help. I think it always easier to give advice on how to change things, or keep them the same if we can see it. You should try to keep the temps a little more consistant than +/- 5 degrees. I try to keep it down to 1 degree. I'm kind of wierd though.

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Originally Posted by Fallguy

I agree. Pictures would help. I think it always easier to give advice on how to change things, or keep them the same if we can see it. You should try to keep the temps a little more consistant than +/- 5 degrees. I try to keep it down to 1 degree. I'm kind of wierd though.

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i got it at our tractor suppley store , Little Giant still air incubator, 45$ i put a digital thermon. in it , it has a consistant 89 % right now , i check it from time to time ,

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i got it at our tractor suppley store , Little Giant still air incubator, 45$ i put a digital thermon. in it , it has a consistant 89 % right now , i check it from time to time ,

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here are pics of the tank, eggs ,incubator ,
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oh, now that all looks good. Don't go above 90 degrees for the eggs. 86-91 are the peramitors you want to look for. 86 is low and 91 is high.

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Originally Posted by boasandballs

oh, now that all looks good. Don't go above 90 degrees for the eggs. 86-91 are the peramitors you want to look for. 86 is low and 91 is high.

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so far its been a consistant 89 % how do you like the eggs looked , they are alittle deformed they are not big and full and firm , is that ok

Are you saying a constant 89 degrees? Or 89 percent humidity?

If you are saying 89 degrees, that is good. If it is 89% humidity, then the eggs should start to plump back up soon. I like to give my covered egg bins a little bit of a tilt to one end. That way, if there are drops of water forming on the lid, they will roll to one end and not drop directly on the eggs.

Good luck.:gj:

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Originally Posted by Fallguy

Are you saying a constant 89 degrees? Or 89 percent humidity?

If you are saying 89 degrees, that is good. If it is 89% humidity, then the eggs should start to plump back up soon. I like to give my covered egg bins a little bit of a tilt to one end. That way, if there are drops of water forming on the lid, they will roll to one end and not drop directly on the eggs.

Good luck.:gj:

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i would like to think its 89 % in the incubator, this is a first time thing for me , should i open the container every 2-3 days to let the eggs breath ,

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i would like to think its 89 % in the incubator, this is a first time thing for me , should i open the container every 2-3 days to let the eggs breath ,

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how do i check the humidity in the incubator, to make sure its good ,

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how do i check the humidity in the incubator, to make sure its good ,

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You'll need a hygrometer to measure the humidity. Most reptile supply stores sell thermometer/hygrometer combo packs, but you can find a better deal in other stores. I found mine near the lawn and garden section in Walmart.

http://www.walmart.com/ip/Springfiel...i_sku=10671021

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Originally Posted by Quiet Tempest

You'll need a hygrometer to measure the humidity. Most reptile supply stores sell thermometer/hygrometer combo packs, but you can find a better deal in other stores. I found mine near the lawn and garden section in Walmart.

http://www.walmart.com/ip/Springfiel...i_sku=10671021

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where do i put the hygrometer in the incubator , or in the sealed container with the eggs

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where do i put the hygrometer in the incubator , or in the sealed container with the eggs

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is it possible to plump the eggs back up , and if so how can i do this , someone said put a wet or damp papertowel on top of the eggs

Honestly, I'd buy three.. one for each of your ball python enclosures and one for the incubator.

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is it possible to plump the eggs back up , and if so how can i do this , someone said put a wet or damp papertowel on top of the eggs

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They should plump back up with the increased humidity in your egg tub, but might never plump back out fully. I've used lightly dampened sphagnum moss draped over eggs to plump them out when I've had early dimpling in the past.

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They should plump back up with the increased humidity in your egg tub, but might never plump back out fully. I've used lightly dampened sphagnum moss draped over eggs to plump them out when I've had early dimpling in the past.

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i saw that stuff at lowes in the garden center , ill get some and dampen it with a spray bottle

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i saw that stuff at lowes in the garden center , ill get some and dampen it with a spray bottle

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i got some of that moss stuff, and sprayed it with water , coverd the eggs , the hydrgometer reads about 90% humity

That is good. You can use a small meg light flash light to see if there are veins in them.

Now that you have all that going good. Do you know what you are going to do with the babies?

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That is good. You can use a small meg light flash light to see if there are veins in them.

Now that you have all that going good. Do you know what you are going to do with the babies?

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someone told me not to use the moss it will get moldy , i coverd them with more vermiculite , just so a little of the egg was showing , now im having trouble keeping the humity up in the incubator

I've not experienced mold as a result of using moss in lay boxes or humid hides, but if you're not comfortable using it that's fine too.

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someone told me not to use the moss it will get moldy , i coverd them with more vermiculite , just so a little of the egg was showing , now im having trouble keeping the humity up in the incubator

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I have never had that problem. Are you using a closed tub for the eggs in the incubator? You should be ok with that. Sometimes the eggs don't plump up, it is ok as long as they don't dimple more. Pinch the vermiculite every couple days when you check them and add a little water in the corners if you think it is drying out.

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I have never had that problem. Are you using a closed tub for the eggs in the incubator? You should be ok with that. Sometimes the eggs don't plump up, it is ok as long as they don't dimple more. Pinch the vermiculite every couple days when you check them and add a little water in the corners if you think it is drying out.

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thanks for all your help , they are in a sealed tupperware container i have vermiculite all around the eggs , almost covering them , the container might be alittle small as in height its close the lid might be pressing down on the top egg

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thanks for all your help , they are in a sealed tupperware container i have vermiculite all around the eggs , almost covering them , the container might be alittle small as in height its close the lid might be pressing down on the top egg

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how much space you need between the lid and the top egg , i saw alot of owners using the sterlite boxes , they looked a little higher than the container im using now ,