![]() ![]() The incubator wants to be at around 28c with the lid ON- bear in mind that polystyrene is very insulating, and the temp inside the box may exceed by far what the stat dial says. If need be, stick the box into the viv on a heatmat for the time being. Put the eggs in the box, in a clump if need be, pushed slightly into the medium. When squeezed, it should not yield too many drips of water. Whilst heating up, half fill the egg box with the moss or vermiculite, which should be dampened, but not wet. Hygrometer for measuring humidity (optional)Īttach the stat, plug in, set to around 28c. Some sort of egg box with lid (tupperware is great) with a few small holes in the lidĪ medium for the eggs- sphagnum moss or vermiculite, both from garden centers If need be, mark the eggs very carefully with a pencil line so you know which is the right side up.Ī polystyrene box, available from fishmongers or nice reptile shopsĪ suitably sized heatmat, ideally to cover the base of the above box Whatever you choose, when moving the eggs, make sure you don't turn them! This can cause the yolk to suffocate the embryo. (both the above options can result in total handing over of the eggs, you getting a share back or you getting all back- depends on the person) see if you can find a local keeper willing to have them and incubate them take them to a local reptile shop and see of they will take them from you to incubate themselvesģ. Don't worry, the unborn snakes are barely more than cells atm and will feel no pain.Ģ. Now, you have a few choices as to what to do with the fertile eggs-ġ. Infertile eggs will soon go mouldy and start to smell. If you are not sure about your eggs then post up a picture, or incubate them anyway. Treat her the same as if the eggs were fertile. If not, put the eggs in the bin and keep an eye on the female for further eggs or problems. If the eggs are fertile, read on for what to do with them. The infertile egg is the bottom right one, the rest are good. Have a look at the photo below (not mine). Infertile eggs are normally yellow or brown, misshapen, hard and small. You need to decide whether the eggs are fertile or infertile- fertile eggs should be white, plump and slightly soft under a very gentle touch. If you disturb her too soon she may decide to hang onto them, which can cause problems. Leave her a period of time to ensure she has laid all the eggs- any still to come should be clearly visible as lumps towards her back end. The Corn Snake Forum - Eggs and what to do with them.įirstly, stay calm. ![]()
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