I have a pipper!

I am so excited. Today is day 56 of my Corn eggs' incubation. I went to check on them a few minutes ago and found this!


http://img818.imageshack.us/img818/3050/day56af.jpg

http://img822.imageshack.us/img822/786/day56aa.jpg

http://img818.imageshack.us/img818/1151/day56ab.jpg


Looks like it could possibly be an Amel, though it could also be another Snow. I'm so happy, I can't wait for the others to start pipping. I'll post more pictures as we go along.

Congrats :cool:

Congrats :)

Thank you both! :) I can't wait to see the others pipping, too.

I'm now up to three pippers! And the second two look like Anerys! YAY!! :D Here's a pic of one of them.

http://img268.imageshack.us/img268/9264/p1030475k.jpg

congratulations!

Looking like it's gonna be a nice clutch! :D

What are the parents?

Thanks guys! Mom is a Snow and dad is an Abbott's Okeetee. Nothing fancy, but it's my second clutch and since the first one didn't go so well, I'm really stoked that I have so many hatching. :D This afternoon I am up to five pippers, but no one brave enough yet to fully hatch.


http://img137.imageshack.us/img137/2610/p1030481n.jpg

http://img121.imageshack.us/img121/9476/p1030480r.jpg

http://img440.imageshack.us/img440/5700/p1030477l.jpg

They are all five out now and I couldn't be more ecstatic. 2 amels, 2 anerys and a beautiful little normal who is the sweetest thing EVAR. When I went to pick it up, it curled up right in my hand, wrapped it's little tail around my finger and then refused to let me put it down. I may end up keeping that one, simply because I love the personality. :rofl: Here are some pics of the gang so far. I'm still waiting on the other eggs to pip, though I'm sure it will be more of these cute little devils.

Amelanistic #1, curious, but flighty.

http://img251.imageshack.us/img251/1595/amel01c.jpg

http://img214.imageshack.us/img214/5128/amel01a.jpg


Amelanistic #2, fiesty and snap happy.

http://img227.imageshack.us/img227/320/amel02d.jpg

http://img823.imageshack.us/img823/6346/amel02e.jpg


Anerythristic #1, calm but "no touchy!"

http://img201.imageshack.us/img201/8271/anery01c.jpg

http://img832.imageshack.us/img832/2291/anery01b.jpg


Anerythristic #2, confused and explorative.

http://img704.imageshack.us/img704/6863/anery02b.jpg

Egg tooth!!!
http://img237.imageshack.us/img237/6714/anery02d.jpg


Normal #1, gentle and clingy.

http://img517.imageshack.us/img517/8636/normal01a.jpg

http://img52.imageshack.us/img52/6285/normal01gj.jpg


More pics to come as more hatch!

So, this morning I go to check on my remaining 18 eggs and find these. :D Weeeee!


http://img213.imageshack.us/img213/8817/p1030543.jpg

Aww so adorable. I used to just think Ball Pythons were cute but just look at those baby corns eyes.:P Now I want one. Cute little buggers :D
Im new to corns, so how many eggs are in a normal corn clutch?

I think 10 to 15 eggs is usually the normal? I could be wrong, but that is what I have read. I was told by my breeder friend that 24 eggs is a rather huge clutch and the 100% hatch rate was amazing. All 24 are still doing well. Thanks for the compliments. :)

very cute. how bitey are the babies? I find bitey baby corns hilarious.

Wow 24 eggs! Thats amazing!!
My friend just got a baby corn. Can they even strike being that tiny? I don't see how its possible.

Nice clutch :gj:

Great peek into the moments during hatching. Must be a joy to witness in person.

Congrats on the clutches!! I guess I missed this thread back in September.

And I'd say that 10-20 eggs is "normal" for a clutch size. My average is probably ~18 eggs.

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Originally Posted by Kryptonian

very cute. how bitey are the babies? I find bitey baby corns hilarious.

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Amazingly enough, only 2 of them were "little Cobras" after hatching. One of the Amels was a downright terror for the first week. It was adorable. They've all settled down nicely now and are doing great. Many have already found their new homes. :)

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Originally Posted by Generationshell

Wow 24 eggs! Thats amazing!!
My friend just got a baby corn. Can they even strike being that tiny? I don't see how its possible.

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They can strike, but it's just a big show. :D If they ever do latch on it feels like velcro against your skin...just sticky...not painful. It's ever so funny when they try to act all tough, but with continued gentle handling, they calm down quickly.

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Originally Posted by grits

Nice clutch :gj:

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Thank you. I was floored that all 24 hatched and survived. :)

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Originally Posted by slitheringdead

Great peek into the moments during hatching. Must be a joy to witness in person.

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It was wonderful. But it was also exhausting, exhilarating, mind-numbing and a bit humbling. I loved every minute.

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Originally Posted by Blue Apple Herps

Congrats on the clutches!! I guess I missed this thread back in September.

And I'd say that 10-20 eggs is "normal" for a clutch size. My average is probably ~18 eggs.

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Thanks BAH. :) Sometimes I think 18 eggs would have been lovely.....getting some of these 24 to eat has been a chore and a half. :D