Egg incubation

[Mr.Bitey]

Hi guys,

Have a couple of questions regarding Python egg incubation that I haven't been able to find the answers to, hopefully someone more experienced than I can offer some advice. I have 2 clutches of Darwin Carpet Python eggs currently incubating at 31.5 degrees, and everything seemingly has been going well.

One clutch has started to dimple quite significantly, as pictured. They're still 3-4 weeks from hatching, is this too early? Eggs appear healthy when candled, should I just let them go, or is there something I need to do?

Also I'm using the over water incubation method, and wondering if the water / plastic tray pose any issues when they hatch? I'm concerned the hatchlings might get trapped in the small gaps around the side of the container, should I be looking at changing or removing substrates when they start hatching?

Any advice is welcomed.

Thanks.

 

[pythonmum]

I wouldn't worry about the dimpling. They will be fine over the water, but don't let them hatch fully there.

I incubate my Darwins over water, too. As soon as they pip, I move them to a secure container with damp newspaper or paper towel in the bottom. You don't want them to drown. I also pip all eggs once the first has pipped. Some youngsters use my slit, but others insist on making their own. It is fun to watch them stick their heads out like little periscopes.