Hi,

I also extend my best wishes for the snake in question.

I also have a question! I've heard of slitting before, and I've seen many pictures of it online, but I never really stopped to ask... why?

Is there some benefit for slitting prior to the snake being ready to emerge? I can understand if a snake is overdue and it might need help (like if an egg is too hard, due to poor humidity during gestation) but I don't understand why people do this on normally developing, healthy, snake-filled eggs. Is it just curiosity? Are they the type of people who sneak peeks at Christmas presents?

Thanks!