Black-headed python progression thread

[Bogertophis]

Yeah, we found what appeared to be white mold. No odor, just white fuzzy stuff on the eggs that died. There may be a way to sterilize the perlite but I am not messing with it any more. Just a damp paper towel with diffuser over it and a sealed box to hold in humidity. It seems simple is best with these guys.

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I've never used perlite, I always used vermiculite (which theoretically could have the same issue), without any noticeable problem.

Anyone would want something to blame, so there's something to avoid for better luck next time, but you still have to wonder if the mold was there because the
eggs went bad, or the eggs went bad because the mold was there. Hope you get the answer (& a beautiful clutch!) this time.