Quote Originally Posted by seeya205 View Post
The only reason to cut is because you are impatient! This is selfish in my opinion and no thought was given in the health and wellbeing of the animal which should be top priority! Let nature take it's course! Cutting after the first pip is okay but not before!
I must disagree with this. I care about my reptiles (not saying you dont, dont take this the wrong way please) but the real reason I cut after the first pip is to check if anything has a tangled umbilical, and to make sure they can get out if they did not develop an egg tooth. Ive seen many snakes saved by slitting eggs, especially if they have twisted umbilical cords.

just my 2 cents.