I have eggs that are a week old now. So far, so good. they pretty much look the same as they did when they were hatched, and i candled them last night and they all had LOTS of beautiful veins.

So, How long does it take on average for a ball python egg to hatch if kept at 87.5 - 88 degrees?

I know I have seen lots of people on here that cut their eggs when it is time. Why do you cut the eggs? Is it better to do or not to do? please explain in detail.

Also, is my understanding correct on this? as soon as baby snake is all the way out of the egg, you pull him out of incubator and set up in the hatchling rack. You provide water and correct temps and leave it alone until it sheds. Once it sheds you start offering food. Does that all sound right?

Thanks in advance!