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Cornynick27
Snake Mite
United Kingdom
36 Posts |
 Posted - 27/04/2012 : 17:03:59
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Just thought I would make a post to say that I didn't have to take her to her vets as she started laying last night, two eggs so far, and more to come, I know it's slow but at least it didn't come to the vet option! Will keep updating on how the eggs are doing and am sure will ask some questions along the way!
My first one is, people tell me different answers to this question but how damp should the vermiculite be, and how often should i make it damp?  |
Carolina Corn 1.0.0
Carolina Corn 0.1.0
Hognose 0.0.1
Leopard Gecko 0.0.1
Ornate Horned Frog 0.0.1
Emperor Scorpions 1.1.0 |
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Isoldael
Yearling
Netherlands
999 Posts |
Posted - 27/04/2012 : 19:45:57
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| The guideline I follow is - if you squeeze the vermiculite together, it should clump together, but no water should drip from it. That's when it's damp enough, but not TOO damp :) |
1.0 anery stripe (Nash)
1.0 hypo pewter (Loki)
1.0 bloodred het amel, charcoal, hypo, stripe 50% phet anery, lavender (Kasumi)
0.1 grey background normal het amel (Saphira)
0.1 tessera het amel, anery, stripe (Lilith)
0.1 amel (Aurora)
0.1 hypo bloodred het anery, charcoal, stripe 50% phet amel, lavender (Mara)
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Cornynick27
Snake Mite
United Kingdom
36 Posts |
Posted - 27/04/2012 : 19:57:10
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| Thanks, by the way she's had 4 eggs since earlier, cant risk taking them out she is too flinchy and may damage them. So lets hope she finishes soon and moves! They look a bit on the thin side, length is normal but a bit then, any reason for this? |
Carolina Corn 1.0.0
Carolina Corn 0.1.0
Hognose 0.0.1
Leopard Gecko 0.0.1
Ornate Horned Frog 0.0.1
Emperor Scorpions 1.1.0 |
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kev 5
Fully Grown Corn
United Kingdom
3065 Posts |
Posted - 27/04/2012 : 20:34:04
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| wouldn't worry about them being thin unless they are a dull yellow colour,which would mean they're slugs (infertile eggs).when you get the chance try to get a pic of them |
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Isoldael
Yearling
Netherlands
999 Posts |
Posted - 27/04/2012 : 20:54:54
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| I had the same worry with saphira, but looking back I probably should have taken them out. She knocked some of them over while laying the other eggs, and the knocked over ones are now all dented and look like they'll probably not make it :( |
1.0 anery stripe (Nash)
1.0 hypo pewter (Loki)
1.0 bloodred het amel, charcoal, hypo, stripe 50% phet anery, lavender (Kasumi)
0.1 grey background normal het amel (Saphira)
0.1 tessera het amel, anery, stripe (Lilith)
0.1 amel (Aurora)
0.1 hypo bloodred het anery, charcoal, stripe 50% phet amel, lavender (Mara)
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Cornynick27
Snake Mite
United Kingdom
36 Posts |
Posted - 27/04/2012 : 22:39:59
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Yeah the one i have in the incubator now, seems to be quite dry, is there a way of making it moist? maybe a light spray? ive tried putting a damp paper towel over the top but i dont hold much hope.
Egg count for today is 7, 2 are keepers, other 5 are slugs. Just hope she moves before they dry out so i can move them to the incubator.
Hope your eggs turn out alright Isoldael, looks like were in the same situation! |
Carolina Corn 1.0.0
Carolina Corn 0.1.0
Hognose 0.0.1
Leopard Gecko 0.0.1
Ornate Horned Frog 0.0.1
Emperor Scorpions 1.1.0 |
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Cornynick27
Snake Mite
United Kingdom
36 Posts |
Posted - 28/04/2012 : 00:41:11
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| Okay guys, she has finally, finished laying! 3 keepers! Im quite pleased with that after all she has been through :) will put pics of the eggs up to show you how nice they will hopefully keep looking! :) |
Carolina Corn 1.0.0
Carolina Corn 0.1.0
Hognose 0.0.1
Leopard Gecko 0.0.1
Ornate Horned Frog 0.0.1
Emperor Scorpions 1.1.0 |
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smart bunny
Fully Grown Corn
United Kingdom
5091 Posts |
Posted - 28/04/2012 : 08:37:19
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| Glad to hear she has finished and you didn't need a vet :) Good luck with the keepers :) |
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She is laying, AT LAST
