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  • 08-03-2011, 09:53 PM
    jeff6898
    first ever clutch concerns
    Well came home today and to my surprise found 5 eggs in the tub. I noticed when I took them out to put in the incubator they were soft and a little undersized I believe. Should they be soft? Does it sound like they are no good?
  • 08-03-2011, 09:58 PM
    mues155
    It takes some time for the eggs to harden to the leathery feel.
    She could have just got done laying the clutch when you found them.
    Or they could be normal and since this is your first clutch maybe your just not used to the feel. But they should be a little soft yes. They are not bird eggs :P
    I dont suppose you weighed the clutch? That would help.
    And did you candle them?
  • 08-03-2011, 10:26 PM
    jeff6898
    No I sure didn't weigh them. I was so excited about having my first clutch guess I panicked and got them in the incubator as soon as possible. Is it safe to take them out of the incubator and candle them in a few days or is it better to let them stay put and see what happens?
  • 08-03-2011, 10:51 PM
    mues155
    You could candle them right now if you'd like. Depending on the bator you have you shouldnt even have to move the container, just take the lid off. Take a small mag lite flashlight or whatever you have and turn the lights out. Hold the flashlight behind one of the eggs and you sould see red veins. Snap a quick picture of them too and post it.
    Good luck!
    let us know what you find!
  • 08-07-2011, 02:42 PM
    jeff6898
    Re: first ever clutch concerns Updat not looking good
    Well checked the eggs today and 3 of them have sweat marks on the top of the eggs. look moist the other 2 are perfectly dry. Can not figure out why 3 would be like that and 2 not. temp is at 89 degrees the Vermiculite is not wet, I can squish it in my hand and it will stay together with no water dripping out. Any ideas what is causing this? Shouild I remove the eggs with the moisture look on top or is it safe to keep them in there and see what happens? I candled them all as well and all 45 show veins.
  • 08-07-2011, 02:50 PM
    sbender99
    Re: first ever clutch concerns
    Jeff... Im glad you are so concerned about your first clutch. Sounds like so far you are doing everything right. Until you see an egg turn green or start to collapse badly, don't sweat it. Don't rotate the eggs, keep the temp at 89.5 degrees, "air them each week, check the vermiculite for every so often and wait for 55 days. =) The waiting is the hardest!
  • 08-07-2011, 03:07 PM
    llovelace
    Can you post pics?
  • 08-07-2011, 03:10 PM
    snakemansnakes
    As other said pics would definetly help.
  • 08-07-2011, 04:56 PM
    jeff6898
    Re: first ever clutch concerns
    Yes I will get pics gotta get a battery for the camera it died. Should have described it as if you have a water leak on a white cieling the spot will kinda look gray. This is how the top of the 3 eggs look.
  • 08-08-2011, 07:11 PM
    jeff6898
    How to submit pic?
    Can someone tell me how to post the pics? when I click insert image it just ask for a url.
  • 08-08-2011, 08:12 PM
    John1982
    Upload them to an image hosting site, I use photobucket(it's free). Then you can just cut/paste the "IMG code" option, with photobucket it's the bottom choice on the box that pops up when you place your cursor over a picture.
  • 08-08-2011, 08:29 PM
    jeff6898
    Re: first ever clutch concerns
  • 08-08-2011, 08:59 PM
    AJs Snake House
    That poor little eggie :( he doesn't look Ike he's gonna make it. The other eggs look a by water damaged or something but they look like they'll pull through. Ill keep my fingers crossed for them
  • 08-08-2011, 09:02 PM
    jeff6898
    Re: first ever clutch concerns
    I was afraid of that. Should I remove that egg then? My fingers are being crossed to hope atleast 1 will come out good, of course I was hoping for all 5. Guess 1st clutch is always a learning experience.
  • 08-11-2011, 08:36 PM
    AJs Snake House
    It happens, my 1st clutch came out with kinked tails...is it stinky yet?

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  • 08-11-2011, 08:38 PM
    jeff6898
    Re: first ever clutch concerns
    I took out the bads egg and trashed it
  • 08-11-2011, 09:10 PM
    Homegrownscales
    It looks like they are getting too wet. Whats your vermiculite feel like? Does it clump and hold? Or does it drip water? Is alot of condensation collecting on top?


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  • 08-11-2011, 09:32 PM
    mpkeelee
    I would recommend putting them on light diffuser to let the air get to them. But they look like if u give them what they need they will make it
  • 08-11-2011, 10:05 PM
    jeff6898
    Re: first ever clutch concerns
    Yes the vermiculitr clumps but doed not drip. There is some condensation on the bottom of the lid not a whole lot though.
  • 08-11-2011, 10:24 PM
    joebad976
    I did the same thing with my first clutch this year. Substrate seemed fine but it was still too wet and killed the eggs. Do the light diffuser thing I have 3 clutches in the incubator on that right now and no problems whatsoever.
  • 08-11-2011, 10:34 PM
    llovelace
    replace half the mixture with dry vermiculite, or use a light diffuser, either way get the eggs off the wet vermiculite
  • 08-12-2011, 12:30 PM
    Homegrownscales
    If you have a lot of condesation on the lid add a small air hole or two. This will help funnel a little of Thr humidity out while still maintaining Thr eggs. If condensation builds up on the top and drips back down its as big as a problem as the too wet vermic.


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  • 08-12-2011, 12:54 PM
    J.Vandegrift
    Definitely too wet. I'd go with the light diffuser in between the eggs and the substrate. That way you don't have to worry about if you substrate is too wet.
  • 08-12-2011, 02:16 PM
    jeff6898
    Re: first ever clutch concerns
    Well looks like I am down to 2 eggs. The other two that had the moisture mark on them are turning green. The other 2 are staying perfect. Funny thing is they are all so close together. Not what I wanted but if I get 2 hatched I will be happy for my first clutch. Live and learn from my mistakes.
  • 08-12-2011, 09:45 PM
    J.Vandegrift
    Did you fix your incubation medium?
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