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QueenVic
Yearling
United Kingdom
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 Posted - 01/06/2011 : 14:28:20
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So i'm still sticking with candling the eggs inside the incubator, not moving them at all.
My incubator is heated from above and is at 83-84F.
The top egg that I have been monitoring is now almost full of a dark shape, it fills each end of the egg and along the bottom. I have seen it move a lot recently.
Just out of interest, I moved some of the vermiculite and candled one of the eggs that was buried deeper. The dark mass inside that one (also moves) only takes up about half the space as the top one.
I have a few theories as to why, which is most likely?
That the top egg is perhaps a degree warmer than the lower eggs and has developed quicker.
The top egg contains twins (omg! :D) haha
The snake in the top egg is just a fatty..
Also, I have been looking at pictures of hatchlings next to their eggs and they don't look like they would fit inside at all!
I also would like to know what to expect to see a few days prior to hatching if i were to candle them? |
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Invalid User
Account Deactivated
United Kingdom
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Posted - 01/06/2011 : 14:49:56
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What type of incubator is it?
Only reason I ask is I thought they were heated from below, as heat rises? But I have only seen homemade ones usuing heatmats. |
Edited by - Invalid User on 01/06/2011 14:55:17 |
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QueenVic
Yearling
United Kingdom
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Posted - 01/06/2011 : 15:06:05
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It is home made, just a tub with air holes, in a box underneath my larger vivarium in a draw. I tested it out for a few weeks before the eggs were laid and the temperature stays at pretty much exactly 83F, sometimes reaching 84 if it's warm outside.
I made sure that the bottom eggs were warm enough, they stay at 83F, not reaching the 84 that the top couple are exposed to occasionally.
I know it's not an orthodox way of doing it, and when i breed her again when she's larger i'll be buying a proper incubator for more eggs.
I needed the set up quickly and didn't have the money for a proper one... :(
The eggs are 41 days old today though and seem to be doing fine :D
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Invalid User
Account Deactivated
United Kingdom
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Posted - 01/06/2011 : 15:17:42
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I'm guessing you are using a digital thermometer with a probe to monitor the temps. I hope they do remain within the correct range during incubation as temp spikes can cause deformities which is why a statted heatmat is normally used in a homemade incubator.
Can't help with the candling question but good luck with the eggs. |
Edited by - Invalid User on 01/06/2011 15:18:30 |
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eeji
The Morph Master
United Kingdom
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gmac
The Scottish Admin
United Kingdom
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Posted - 01/06/2011 : 18:56:36
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quote:
Originally posted by eeji
...and don't laugh at the possibility of twins, it does happen :)
very true, happened to me  |
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monalisa70
Hatchling
United Kingdom
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monalisa70
Hatchling
United Kingdom
269 Posts |
Posted - 01/06/2011 : 19:29:33
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| Not sure about the guy taking them out the eggs though?? |
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Jayde
Snake Mite
United Kingdom
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Posted - 01/06/2011 : 22:22:41
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| Same, and it isn't as if he's being gentle either, totally rough housing them! I know towards the end of the video they start moving of their own accord, but still!! |
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QueenVic
Yearling
United Kingdom
849 Posts |
Posted - 02/06/2011 : 23:32:30
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I think I saw that vid. Thought they were dead at first, its a bit weird.
Didn't think they were corns though... |
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Location: Ossett
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Mamma
Fully Grown Corn
United Kingdom
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monalisa70
Hatchling
United Kingdom
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Posted - 03/06/2011 : 08:14:47
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| Nope didn't like it myself only posted to show the twins and triplets in the eggs. |
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Egg candling...
Dont think I could breed. Dont get me wrong.. it must be an amazing experience. But its not for me. xx