Does being able to separate pretty much depend on how fast you get to them after she lays? Before they stick together? Also, as far as which side is up... Is the mother doing anything special other than gathering them in close so she can wrap them and keep them warm? I've seen videos where people candle them to make sure they are oriented correctly, but how does this happen naturally? Just curious. Although I have ZERO experience to base my opinion on, I'm in the camp where you should be able to put them in the incubator clumped up because I would assume this happens in the wild. Are keepers that separate and candle just trying to improve their odds so to speak? I know when I have my first clutch I'm going to be a nervous wreck. lol