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I've just noticed...!

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madaboutcorns

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:bounce: I've just noticed that my eggs look like they are drying-out! (1or2 at least!) is that good or bad or is it nearly time for them too hatch? they are still white in colour!?! :shrugs: Everything is normal in my incubator... I THINK?? The heat is about 27degreesC Humidity is about 75-80?

PLEASE HELP!!!!
 
I try to keep the humidity as close to 100% as I can. I lost a few eggs when I let the humidity drop. I think the humidity had only dropped a little under 80% when I realized my mistake.

The substrate may need to be re-moistened, but they could just be ready to hatch. I've heard/read that eggs will dimple on occasion when nearing the hatch date, however with both clutches I had last year, they all hatched without any indentations.

How long have they been incubating? My 2 clutches took an average of 72 days to hatch at 80 F (which is the equivalent to 27 C).
 
Amanda E said:
How long have they been incubating? My 2 clutches took an average of 72 days to hatch at 80 F (which is the equivalent to 27 C).
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Just a little info incase you want it. I hatched out 6 eggs in 60 daysrunning at 100% humidity and 85 to 87 degrees F. I had to re-moisten the substrate once, about half way though the process. If you are going to do this, just pour the water in on one side, a little at a time till the substrate feels moist to the touch. Or, if you have a watch pan in the bottom of the incubator, then just refill that.

Just a side note, and I know people are going to call me crazy, but I don't have an incubator. The inside temps of my house reach 85 to 90 degrees during the summer time here in TX. If you look below you will find a picture of how my eggs were kept.
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All they are in here is a small plastic to go tray from a local restaurante and vermiculite.

and, I just noticed that they are pipping in this pic.
 
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