Thank you for sharing these incredible pictures!
No matter what anyone says..I am sure taking the eggs away from the mother stresses her even if we do wash out all traces of smell.
For example: I have this one snake that I had (very calm) has taken to LUNGING for prey (l think she's trying to tag me). She started doing this after I removed her clutch..body language?? I think so!
Again...Great job!!After you post information on feeding habits (how soon returned to feeding..eating more, or less...etc) I'll be able to make a more informed decision on whether I should let nature handle its business or continue to interfer.