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see through eggs??
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SquamishSerpents
Katia
I believe that is most likely due to lack of calcium.
bitsy
Owned by Corns since 1991
I've seen it in females to which I've given a calcium+D3 supplement from mating until laying, so I think it's something beyond just a calcium deficiency.
In any case, the eggs will still be viable. The shells are more fragile in that area and as they develop and swell, those patches can be more prone to rupturing. Having said that, I've had an entire clutch look similar and result in some of the fattest most reliable eater hatchlings that I've ever seen! Plus is pretty cool to be able to see the embryos developing.
Just be careful with them and try not to move them around - hopefully all will be well.
In any case, the eggs will still be viable. The shells are more fragile in that area and as they develop and swell, those patches can be more prone to rupturing. Having said that, I've had an entire clutch look similar and result in some of the fattest most reliable eater hatchlings that I've ever seen! Plus is pretty cool to be able to see the embryos developing.
Just be careful with them and try not to move them around - hopefully all will be well.
SquamishSerpents
Katia
Thanks bitsy, that is cool to know!
I wonder what causes it then? I've only had this happen in ball python eggs so far. But I have had "snowflaking" on some corn eggs. Who knows, I guess some of them just come out weird. It doesn't seem to effect anything, other than the possibility of rupturing I suppose. As long as you keep an eye on them it should be fine!
I wonder what causes it then? I've only had this happen in ball python eggs so far. But I have had "snowflaking" on some corn eggs. Who knows, I guess some of them just come out weird. It doesn't seem to effect anything, other than the possibility of rupturing I suppose. As long as you keep an eye on them it should be fine!
bitsy
Owned by Corns since 1991
I've never been able to pin it down. I've had "snowflake" and "window" eggs from females which have been religiously supplemented, and perfectly-shelled eggs from females which have never seen a supplement in their lives. And it didn't seem to be a routine thing. The same female could produce perfect eggs and eggs with thin shell conditions, in different years. So I can't put it down to a straightforward genetic predisposition either. All have been reliable eaters and in good condition (or I wouldn't breed them), so they were theoretically getting the right levels of nutrients.