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Clutch advice needed

M

MaddestLove

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So I have a clutch. The female laid them in April. Many have gone flat and have dented considerable. I don't know if I should take them out or leave them in. I've already had 1 still born. I just need to know what to do. I'm nervous for the clutch. I'll post a picture here soon of the clutch. I really could use some helpful tips.
 
First I would candle them with a flashlight to see if there are any veins. If you see veins then cover them with a damp paper towel. They maybe dehydrated.

Quick candling link: http://www.cornsnakes.com/forums/showthread.php?t=121955

I think someone else did a candling thread this year too, so you may want to do a search for it....

How many days ago were they laid? How are you incubating them? Are just a few question that would be useful.... How was the one still born? Did you open the egg yourself or did it pip?
 
I did candle them. I see veins but they are yellow and denting. It's been about 2 months since they were laid. They are in a glad box with vermiculite. It was still born cause the egg went completely flat and turned black. I cut it open to see and there was a tiny snake in it. If I post a picture of the clutch do you think that might help?
 
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I hope this works
 
Buzzard said:
First I would candle them with a flashlight to see if there are any veins. If you see veins then cover them with a damp paper towel. They maybe dehydrated.

Quick candling link: http://www.cornsnakes.com/forums/showthread.php?t=121955

I think someone else did a candling thread this year too, so you may want to do a search for it....

How many days ago were they laid? How are you incubating them? Are just a few question that would be useful.... How was the one still born? Did you open the egg yourself or did it pip?
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Ok I answered you and posted a picture of the clutch
 
Usually, we count the number of days. Around 60-70 days is the normal incubating time at temps around 80-84 degrees. They can take longer at cooler temps.(above 75 degrees) I would make sure that the moisture level in the egg container is high. (Moist vermiculite) Then cover them with a moist paper towel. The darkest colored eggs(6 of them in the pic) are more than likely bad eggs. What temps are you incubating them at? Room Temps? Incubator? And 2 months is not an accurate time frame, do you remember the date she accually laid the eggs?

Sometimes clutches do go bad, it happens... I had one this year too, 14 eggs, veins, 40-50 days later they went bad..
 
Buzzard said:
Usually, we count the number of days. Around 60-70 days is the normal incubating time at temps around 80-84 degrees. They can take longer at cooler temps.(above 75 degrees) I would make sure that the moisture level in the egg container is high. (Moist vermiculite) Then cover them with a moist paper towel. The darkest colored eggs(6 of them in the pic) are more than likely bad eggs. What temps are you incubating them at? Room Temps? Incubator? And 2 months is not an accurate time frame, do you remember the date she accually laid the eggs?

Sometimes clutches do go bad, it happens... I had one this year too, 14 eggs, veins, 40-50 days later they went bad..
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April 24 was the day they were laid. I really don't know the tempt of the room. I had 26 eggs now I'm down to 13 but if I lost 6 like you said then I'm down to 7 good eggs. well I hope they are good eggs
 
I would do as I suggested earlier... add a moist paper towel over them. If you are incubating them at room temp, then what temp do you keep your apt/ house at? Find the warmest room in the house( water heater room, if you can). Get that thermometer, it is important to find the warmest spot in your residence.

You are not even at the 60 day mark yet, the 60 day mark will be the 23rd of June(this upcoming Saturday). It could take longer, most of our eggs are going around 70 and that is in an incubator. So be patient...

Sounds like your starting to do some research may I suggest getting Kathy Loves book before the next breeding season. She goes into a lot of really good details on the whole breeding process. Also Don Soderburg has a great book out there too. Either can help you setup and have a successful clutch.

Good luck
Buzz
 
Buzzard said:
I would do as I suggested earlier... add a moist paper towel over them. If you are incubating them at room temp, then what temp do you keep your apt/ house at? Find the warmest room in the house( water heater room, if you can). Get that thermometer, it is important to find the warmest spot in your residence.

You are not even at the 60 day mark yet, the 60 day mark will be the 23rd of June(this upcoming Saturday). It could take longer, most of our eggs are going around 70 and that is in an incubator. So be patient...

Sounds like your starting to do some research may I suggest getting Kathy Loves book before the next breeding season. She goes into a lot of really good details on the whole breeding process. Also Don Soderburg has a great book out there too. Either can help you setup and have a successful clutch.



Good luck
Buzz
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thanks buzz I'll look into those books. I've already put the paper towel on the eggs. The house is usually kept at 79. The warmest part of the house is the laundry room near the garage. I had them in the garage but the temp spike to the high 90's and so I decided maybe that was a bit go high for the eggs.
 
Yes 90's would be to hot. 79 is not bad, But expect them later than 60 days(generally, not always). When you get your thermometer, check out your closets. Sometimes they are a couple of degrees warmer, on the top shelf, than the rest of the house.
 
Buzzard said:
Yes 90's would be to hot. 79 is not bad, But expect them later than 60 days(generally, not always). When you get your thermometer, check out your closets. Sometimes they are a couple of degrees warmer, on the top shelf, than the rest of the house.
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The storage room upstairs seems like the best option so I will move them in there.
 
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