Ball python questions

[Faelysian]

Hello I’m a new breeder of my ball pythons and I am on day 49 and I was just wondering how early is too early or risky to cut, also the eggs were incubated between 85-89 my incubator hated me or it was probably the thermostat on it. I just want to make sure to cut on time and have all the babies hatch healthy even if small. I have seven eggs and they all sunk in so it should be within a few days to a week left

[Luvyna]

I'm no expert but day 49 is definitely too early. Many snake experts wait until one egg has pipped before cutting the others (this is usually around day 55 for BPs).

[Faelysian]

Ok thank you

[Snow Balls]

Since you had a 4 degree temperature fluctuation I’d wait until you see the first one pip


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[Faelysian]

Alright I will

[nikkubus]

If they are really sunk in, like >30%, cutting may not be the worst idea. I usually wait till one pips, which is almost always 55+ at 90F, longer at 96-98.

[bcr229]

I would also suggest not pairing any other critters until you get the incubator situation settled. Typically you don't want temp swings of more than a degree.

[Faelysian]

Snake eggs pipped on day 53 so I cut them did I do the right thing?

[nikkubus]

You don't have to cut them, but once they have pipped it should be safe to.

[Faelysian]

They poked their head out then stopped moving is that bad