eggs almost ready

[Wexotics]

I have a clutch of 10th eggs that's due to hatch on the 27th but most have already dimpled. My question is do I remove the eggs from the incubator until they hatch or would it be safer to take them out?

[RichsBallPythons]

Eggs stay in incubator till the babies have come out of the eggs 100%.

[Quiet Tempest]

Leave them in the incubator until after they hatch and leave their eggs.

[Wexotics]

Thanks for the advice. But I have seen some breeders take the eggs out and cut them do they keep them out or just put them back in the bator? Do I have to worry about getting fresh air in the bator once a few have hatched?

[RichsBallPythons]

When we cut eggs, they go right back in the incubator till they come out of eggs on their own.

[Quiet Tempest]

No, they have to go back. Your incubator is holding the humidity and temperature that they (and their eggs) need. If left outside of optimal conditions (like those in your incubator) the egg could desiccate and kill your baby.

[Wexotics]

Ok I got it. 1 more question lol 4 of the biggest eggs I have are very dimpled and when I candle them I can see the baby snake moving around. Would it be ok for me to cut those even tho its still 8 days from the hatch date?

[Wexotics]

I will post pics when I get home

[Quiet Tempest]

I would wait if I were you. I prefer not cutting at all unless I feel like something might be wrong.

[aalomon]

What day are they on? You said they were due to hatch on the 27th. Are you considering day 55 the hatch date, day 60 or another day? Without knowing how far they are along I cant really give advise if you should cut or not.

Of the other hand, have you cut eggs before? If not are you 100% comfortable with the idea? If the answer is no to both questions your best option is to let them pip on their own.