To cut or not to cut the egg

Who cuts their bp's eggs to assist with pipping? I've noticed posts that people do, others prefer not to do so. Share your insights and experiences, I'm all ears. :snake:

I have my first clutch this year, and I will be cutting once the first one pips. If it doesn't hurt them I don't see the harm in it. It's purely to "save" the ones who don't have the egg tooth. Granted some people say they deserve to die if they don't have an egg tooth, but I'm not on that bandwagon. Some people like to cut before any pip, but that's just impatience :colbert: :D

I do the same with the poultry eggs I incubate. It's purely so they can breathe, not so I can dump them out early-that would kill them.

Thanks Stephanie for sharing!
For what it is worth, I saw this post earlier today and was happy reading it. I still wanted to post this poll so I could see the numbers of those who share - and hopefully see who is doing what. The poll is anonymous though. So thanks in advance for anyone who shares their thoughts. :)

I cut eggs once in a while, they really don't need it, but I just get too impatient. I used to open my Christmas presents early too.

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Originally Posted by MarkS

I cut eggs once in a while, they really don't need it, but I just get too impatient. I used to open my Christmas presents early too.

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I bet you did! :rofl: I suppose it is impatience. The way I see it, if you made it to the day the first one pips that's pretty good right?! :rofl:

We cut at day 53 - that's more than enough time to wait to see what you got for Herpmas :rolleyes:

That said, on our last clutch, I opened the box on day 53 to find three sets of eyes staring at me, so only cut the couple that were still intact.

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Originally Posted by SlitherinSisters

I have my first clutch this year, and I will be cutting once the first one pips. If it doesn't hurt them I don't see the harm in it. It's purely to "save" the ones who don't have the egg tooth. Granted some people say they deserve to die if they don't have an egg tooth, but I'm not on that bandwagon. Some people like to cut before any pip, but that's just impatience :colbert: :D

I do the same with the poultry eggs I incubate. It's purely so they can breathe, not so I can dump them out early-that would kill them.

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I do the same thing :) Haven't had any python eggs yet, but once the chick or duck or whatever it is pips, I make the hole bigger so they can breath, and it's definitely helped.
I'll probably do the same with BP eggs. Probably not a big gaping whole, but a flap, at least.

You know I have been badly wanting to ask why some people choose to cut?

I have always been curious but I don't want to cause any offense. I never bred before so I am clueless just curious.

I tend to cut between day 52 and 55.

I usually just let them pip on their own the only time I cut is whe I preceive there to poss be some kind of problem. For the most part though I just let them come out on their own.

I have learned the ways of patient's, it took a real long time but I did it...

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Originally Posted by musicalKeyes

I do the same thing :) Haven't had any python eggs yet, but once the chick or duck or whatever it is pips, I make the hole bigger so they can breath, and it's definitely helped.
I'll probably do the same with BP eggs. Probably not a big gaping whole, but a flap, at least.

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I've noticed that it helps the odds of live poultry a lot! I would imagine it would be about the same as ball pythons. And yes, not a gaping hole, just enough to breathe!

I cut on day 52, but I have seen some people cut as early as day 45. If you're going to cut early just make sure that the hatchlings stay in the egg long enough to absorb the yolk.
Cut, wait, top up egg with water and wait some more...


Gavin

My original plan was to cut after the first one pips, but I'm very impatient, so who knows what I'll end up doing. I wouldn't cut any earlier than day 50, though.

I cut after the first one pips also. Seems like everyone has the same game plan.

I cut after the first pip as well. To be sure none die in the egg from a lost egg tooth or tied umbilical cord.

I cut my bp eggs on day 52. I was going to leave my corn eggs to pip on thier own but on day 60 thier incubator was accidentally knocked over and they were no longer in the upright position that they were from being layed. I was worried thier air pockets may have been affected so I cut them to ensure no one drowned. They are all still in thier eggs but are alive and well.

I know there are those that cut as early as day 30:O Like many others here I just wait till the first one pips.
Cutting will not get them out of the egg any earlier anyways, so why bother?
It just opens the egg to pathogens, bacteria, mold spores ect.
That shell is there for a reason.....duh:rolleyes:

I always cut in 52-53 days and not had any problem. Make sure that yo will not lose fluid or huminity too much. They will come out when they ready that will be in 55-58 days. Goodluck
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I have my first clutch this year too, and I'm still not sure if I'm going to cut or not. I'm thinking about waiting until day 55 and if they're not pipping by then well...snip snip. :D

I only cut if a problem is suspected. Otherwise, I leave them to pip on their own.

well i voted always even though this is my first year and clutch but i cut mine and everything went great just be careful if you do it:gj:

What does "pip" mean? Just when they come out of the egg on their own?

I always cut my eggs either once the first one pips, or on day 55. I have heard horror stories about baby snakes drowning in the egg and that's why you should always cut. I'm not telling you to always cut, but I definitely prefer to.

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Originally Posted by PurplePython

What does "pip" mean? Just when they come out of the egg on their own?

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yep:gj:

yep i vote cut day 52-55

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Originally Posted by Action Reptiles

I usually just let them pip on their own the only time I cut is whe I preceive there to poss be some kind of problem. For the most part though I just let them come out on their own.

I have learned the ways of patient's, it took a real long time but I did it...

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+1, Never had a problem and mine wait until day 58-60.

I cut on day 55 plus, sometimes it depends on how anxious I get. I haven't ever cut earlier and don't see a need to.

I'm comfortable cutting on anything after day 50.
Before that is just too early in my opinion, i was told the other day that there are people that will cut as early as day 30 but i just don't see how those animals even make it. The way it was explained to me they cut on 30 and watch the snake develop day by day in the egg :colbert:

What's the point of that?

There's not

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Originally Posted by MAballs

I'm comfortable cutting on anything after day 50.
Before that is just too early in my opinion, i was told the other day that there are people that will cut as early as day 30 but i just don't see how those animals even make it. The way it was explained to me they cut on 30 and watch the snake develop day by day in the egg :colbert:

What's the point of that?

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Hi,

as we don't had eggs right now, but are waiting some, I think we will cut at least one day after the first pips out.

Like most people on here, I cut after the first one pips. Usually around day 50 -55.

I don't see the point of cutting any earlier. It just prolongs the wait for them to come out on their own. And of it was something you were hoping to produce, those would be some long days waiting for it to come out.

I cut on day 55 or after the first pip. Here is a video on cutting. Brian also recommends waiting until day 55: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sL3mc3-e8VI

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Originally Posted by Don

I cut on day 55 or after the first pip. Here is a video on cutting. Brian also recommends waiting until day 55: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sL3mc3-e8VI

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