I am currently incubating my first ever clutch and today is day 50I am starting to get super excited but I have been wondering what people's experience has been when incubating at 87F. Everything I read says that it will take longer than higher temps, which I understand. I also know that ever clutch is different. But I really like knowing what other people have observed with their clutches, especially those incubated at 87.
My clutch (5 eggs) is incubating at 87F, on a 50/50 vermiculite and perlite mix. The humidity is around 95%, with lots of condensation on the walls of the egg box, but none on the roof of the box. Today, day 50, four of the eggs are big, white, and plump, and one egg (in the center of the egg clump) is starting to dimple a little. All of the eggs candle beautifully, the snakes are moving about, and I am starting to notice a little bit of patterning on them. I did not use press n seal with the egg box because the lid fit nicely and kept in the humidity just fine. I have vented the box weekly throughout incubation until yesterday when I left the lid slightly open so the eggs can start "breathing" easier. I am hoping to see my first pip in the next 10-14 days (fingers crossed!).
If anyone wants to share their pipping day story (including incubating temps, humidity, and lay-to-pip time) I would love to hear it!