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Pipping Question

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SnakeLuvrs

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We have a question, on June 10th it was exactly 2 months since our eggs were layed...they have not pipped yet as of today June 23rd. Is it cause for concern or is it normal for them to take this long? They are in a container of vermiculite and the air temperature is usually around 75-80 degrees. The eggs are very dimpled so I can't imagine it being too much longer. We were told by our local herp that at least one of the babies is going to figure a way out and to let that one be the judge for the rest pipping. He mentioned that 5 days after the first one pips is probably a good time to start self pipping the others. Thanks for your suggestions.

SnakeLuvrs
 
At 75-80 degrees your eggs are probably going to take longer than the "norm", but if they are all slightly dimpling in it could be a sign that they will hatch in the next couple of days. If they are all dimpling in badly you could try misting them to raise the humidity. That could fill them out again, but if it doesn't, don't worry, because that could once again be a sign they are close to hatching.
I hope this is helpful :)
 
I agree with MooreSnakes... I think yours will take longer to hatch since they were incubated at the lowest temp. acceptable. Most people notice that there eggs usually hatch/ pip faster with higher temps.
 
As far as misting the eggs, is it ok to get them wet? We were told not to get the eggs wet, just the vermiculite. Thanks...Oh, the eggs are very dimpled.
 
It shouldn't be long now if they are very dimpled. I wouldn't mist them. Just peek in once in awhile and I bet you find pippies before long.
 
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