2014 Pastel het..

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Originally Posted by PitOnTheProwl

FYI the paper towels will mold

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Ok. Thanks man! I will swap it out in the am. These guys (hatchlings) are already pushing hard on the inner egg shells now. The roll out one is already doing somersaults in the egg , I actually saw his tail tonight! I think they will be out soon. Lol.

Got 1 hatchling completely out of the egg today! Three others pipped and three others just moving but not showing their heads. I switched the paper towels and replaced it with eco earth. I will post pics once they are all out of the eggs. Today is day 62.

:rolleye2: I just can't wait that long for more pictures lol

Hey Albert been meaning to stop in and wish yah luck that the hatching goes well though its looks like your keeping a good eye them. Looking forward to the pics.

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Originally Posted by Eric00

:rolleye2: I just can't wait that long for more pictures lol

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Thanks Eric! This clutch has just been a roller coaster ride since day 55! I thought I was riding this one home until a problem with the thermometer in one of the tubs. I really would like to wait till I see everyone out and healthy.

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Originally Posted by EDR

Hey Albert been meaning to stop in and wish yah luck that the hatching goes well though its looks like your keeping a good eye them. Looking forward to the pics.

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Thank you EDR! I really was put to the test here with these pastel hets. Man, it ain't over til the last one crawls out I guess. It has been nice watching the heads come out though. I must say...

Two out of their eggs now! The other five seem to be playing tag in and out of their eggs. I am sure they're absorbing the yolks at this point. Today is day 64. As soon as they are all out I will take a family photo guys. Thanks for all the help and patience.

The whole clutch is just about out of the egg except for 1. As soon as this hatchling is on the floor I will put up the pictures. All look healthy and active. Average weight is 50 gms and 11". Looks like 4 pastels, 2 super pastels, 1 normal and all 100% het pied.

Fantastic, Albert! Congratulations! Seeing roller coasters like yours and those of some others on here makes me wonder if I really ever want to try breeding, myself... but I did just pick up a mini fridge with a broken motor in it the other day to start converting into an incubator, just to see how well that works for me. Haven't gotten started on it yet. I've got another year or more before I worry about breeding. I look forward to pictures of your hatchlings, and I'm really glad that they all seem to have ended up healthy!

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Originally Posted by Caspian

Fantastic, Albert! Congratulations! Seeing roller coasters like yours and those of some others on here makes me wonder if I really ever want to try breeding, myself... but I did just pick up a mini fridge with a broken motor in it the other day to start converting into an incubator, just to see how well that works for me. Haven't gotten started on it yet. I've got another year or more before I worry about breeding. I look forward to pictures of your hatchlings, and I'm really glad that they all seem to have ended up healthy!

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Thanks Cas! I think the roller coaster episodes are few and far between compared to the smooth sailing breedings overall. IMO, it's more of a waiting game than anything else and breeding is the most rewarding part of this hobby. There really isn't much that compares to reptile reproduction and the sense of accomplishment when you see those little hatchlings pipping. Congrats on picking up the fridge to convert. Sounds like a plan!

Ok! Here is the overdue crew that has given me a mini heart attack since day 55. They all are about to shed and the little super pastel got his umbilical cord caught on the light diffuser and needed some special attention for a couple of days. I will post some other photos once they shed. I think there is one other super pastel but once they shed we will see.http://ball-pythons.net/gallery/file...ge_656005.jpeg