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 #1728336


LoftLizard
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 For the exp-d breeders. Pics of eggs 2-3 weeks in?

Originally posted by Mechnut

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also have a request if possible can anyone post pics of their eggs that are a bout 2-4 weeks into incubation.. I recandle mine still nice big veins (didn’t touch the eggs) but they still rough ( unsmooth lookign ) I also hatedto revive my dead thread..



Just bumping this up for Mech-nut. I think it got lost in my thread about Linda laying.

Bruce
05/07/08  05:01pm

 #1728440


Mechnut450
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   Message To: LoftLizard   In reference to Message Id: 1728336


 For the exp-d breeders. Pics of eggs 2-3 weeks in?

lol bruce it was no great biggie . seen a lot of people post on eggs and theirs so smooth loking compared to mine I was just wondering cause I know some people have had eggs laid earlier .. and i though you and osme other longer breeder might have pics on your pc from clutchs mid way though and what not..

( Idid get the light disfuser on monday and took me an hour to dremela out a piece. Took the one extra piece and set up up for the young corns to crawl on ..



05/07/08  06:09pm

 #1728574


SatanicIntention
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   Message To: Mechnut450   In reference to Message Id: 1728440


 For the exp-d breeders. Pics of eggs 2-3 weeks in?

Leave ’em ALONE! As long as they have veins when you first candle them, then leave them alone. All the temp fluctuations of you opening the incubator up, opening the egg box, etc is causing a drop in temp and humidity. It can cause some issues with the developing embryos.

And the light grating is easily cut with wire cutters. It shouldn’t take more than 15 minutes or less to cut out a rectangle.

Also, make sure the grate isn’t sinking into the perlite/vermiculite, and allowing the eggs to touch the water. The perlite should be wet, but should be firm enough to allow the grate to sit right on top.



05/07/08  08:11pm

 #1728652


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   Message To: SatanicIntention   In reference to Message Id: 1728574


 For the exp-d breeders. Pics of eggs 2-3 weeks in?

I use a Vermiculite to Water ratio of 8:1...and I partially bury my eggs right in the vermiculite.

You guys must be using a ton of water if you’re afraid of the eggs "touching" the vermiculite.
05/07/08  08:51pm

 #1728857


LoftLizard
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   Message To: ScyllaCharybdis   In reference to Message Id: 1728652


 For the exp-d breeders. Pics of eggs 2-3 weeks in?

MN. I have had very smooth eggs to be honest. I have a few weeks spots, and the odd ’yellowing’ window, but that is normal enough and I am not too concerned.

But overall the eggs are smooth and firm. But when I candle them I can see the weaknesses.

Do you have recent pics to show? Maybe someone can make a note based on what they see?

I know you have been working hard on saving this clutch so I hope things are going well.

Bruce
05/07/08  11:33pm

 #1728932


SatanicIntention
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   Message To: LoftLizard   In reference to Message Id: 1728857


 For the exp-d breeders. Pics of eggs 2-3 weeks in?

No, I meant the no-sub method, where the substrate under the grating is soaking wet. Not good for eggs. When you mix vermic like you’re supposed to, equal weights of water and vermic, it’s perfectly normal for the eggs to be buried in it.



05/08/08  01:41am

 #1729045


Mechnut450
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   Message To: LoftLizard   In reference to Message Id: 1728857


 For the exp-d breeders. Pics of eggs 2-3 weeks in?

bruce there are pics in the thread I came home to eggs ( by me) most likey it at bootom of page or page 2 by now..
as for taking so long ot cut I spent 10 mintues loonig for my wire cutter with no luck so the next bst thing I ad was my dremel. as for opening and closing the inubcator Ithink the room were I keep the snakes and it are both in the lower 80s so the temp difference not much and I don’t think the humidy part changes more than like 10% and shoots right back up once i close it..
I squeezed the verimulite out on 2 differnt times ( before i put it in ) and it still drained a lot of water. as for the eggs this round ( not to mean sound uncaring ) They die on me I won’t get too upset.

1 still not gotten a rack type piece built to house more snakes .
2 not really wanting more snakes. ( at this time ) that can change once they hatch lol..



05/08/08  08:34am

 #1729235


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   Message To: Mechnut450   In reference to Message Id: 1729045


 For the exp-d breeders. Pics of eggs 2-3 weeks in?

I’m sorry I don’t remember your other thread about these eggs so perhaps you could recap.

I’m a bit confused as to why you allowed to sexually mature snakes near each other if you didn’t want or weren’t prepared for eggs and the resulting offspring at this time. Was it some sort of mistake? Perhaps if you’d just quickly recap for me I could understand this situation better. Also current pictures of your eggs and how many days from the date they were laid would be helpful.
05/08/08  12:22pm

 #1729259


LoftLizard
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   Message To: Frankykeno   In reference to Message Id: 1729235


 For the exp-d breeders. Pics of eggs 2-3 weeks in?

http://www.repticzone.com/forums/BallPython/messages/1715984.html Link

Here is a link to MN`s original thread when his girl laid. :)

Bruce
05/08/08  12:52pm

 #1729676


Mechnut450
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   Message To: LoftLizard   In reference to Message Id: 1729259


 For the exp-d breeders. Pics of eggs 2-3 weeks in?

yeah bruce thanks..

as for the breeding (mating) no it was not planned I had not planned for this for at least 3 years..
it happen as a result of me treating all the cages for mitesand finding a roach that came among an order I had recieved in.. I treated the room as a precaution.. they snakes were placed into 4 different bags ( pillow cases) while the room in question was heavely treated with chemicals.. I only found out when I went ot rrpelace the snake back in their cages that they had matted( still mating).. IT had taken me almost 2 days to treat ,air out and clean the room /cages. I have been rushing around like a chicken with it head cut off trying to prepare. ( yeah I know had 2+ months to prepare. but remember I acquired most the snakes as rescues and I am also on a fixed income. SO I don’t have money to spend at a drop of a hat for stuff like incubators, and all the other nicer stuff ( reason I have elcheapo one right now). SO since iam unable ot hold a job I have ot make do with what i can.. I got lucky with a couple odd jobs to make the purchases I did. I have only purchased 4 of my snakes the snow corn,amel corn and my het pieds and these were done with summer odd job moneys I had saved up for such purchases. If these eggs make it they will ((% more than anything go up for grabs as well as 3 of th rescues ball pthyons ( once I can figure out how to get them to the person that requests them.) once that done it will bring me to about 8 snakes and 2 of those are more less ijust in my care ( for now) then I got 2 that are really old 12+ years minuim (1 corn and one black rat) the remaining bps,corns will be the limit I think for my collection. I have only one planned ( possible 2) breeding and that would be for my het pieds ine about 3-4 years.. since it be the only way i can possible ever get a pied.
05/08/08  07:23pm

 #1731033


Conan
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   Message To: Mechnut450   In reference to Message Id: 1729676


 For the exp-d breeders. Pics of eggs 2-3 weeks in?

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I use a Vermiculite to Water ratio of 8:1...and I partially bury my eggs right in the vermiculite.



I have noticed vermiculite comes dryer/wetter to some places. It is better to go by feel. There is nothing to fear using it as long as you dont over mix. It is easier to save a dry egg by pouring water in the corner. If you are still getting water out of it you could mix it with some dry. It does not take much water.
People make it harder than it is. You should leave them be as much as you can. Some pic of the eggs would be nice.

I went down and snapped some of mine that are just alillte over one month.









Good luck on the pieds
Good luck with them eggs



05/10/08  11:10am

 #1731548


LoftLizard
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   Message To: Conan   In reference to Message Id: 1731033


 For the exp-d breeders. Pics of eggs 2-3 weeks in?

MN... I have candles all my eggs. Nice strong veins and very few week spots, but one egg has two very defined "windows". Seems ok so far, but I have my fingers crossed on them.

Bruce
05/10/08  11:27pm


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