What's going on with this egg?

[Stewart_Reptiles]

Hey, Deborah, how do you wipe eggs clean? How long after laying should you clean them off? (Asking cuz im planning on breeding monitor lizards who bury the eggs in the dirt.) Sorry for making this off topic.

Thanks! I also saw hydrogen peroxide recommended as a cleaner - what's your opinion on that?

Totally welcomed question and I don't consider it off topic at all.

I'll try to answer both questions.

I would not consider anything for wiping up eggs than a slightly damp paper towel (damp with water)

There is no need to clean eggs unless there is a mold issue, dirty eggs because of dirt is not an issue and I would leave them alone.