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Why do breeders cut Royal eggs ?
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PostPosted: Sat Jun 14, 2008 11:21 pm    Post subject: Why do breeders cut Royal eggs ? Reply with quote

Just wondered why ? Is it for some practical reason, or 'cos you all get too impatient waiting for those morph heads. Wink

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PostPosted: Sat Jun 14, 2008 11:25 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

i dont quite know why people first started to cut python eggs sue?people have used the excuse it's incase the baby cant slit the eggs and escape the 'calcium tomb' i slit mine though cos im really impatient and it makes me feel like a doctor Wink
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PostPosted: Sat Jun 14, 2008 11:30 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

i've never done it, but no doubt i'll be called to duty some day (hopefully not though)
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PostPosted: Sat Jun 14, 2008 11:31 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

dont you have to watch out for veins and stuff? i think i read that somewhere.
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PostPosted: Sat Jun 14, 2008 11:37 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

yeah but when the eggs in late development the veins drop away from surface slightly so its not such a problem.i used to candle the eggs and draw a safe line on the egg but now i just candle and look for a clear spot.upto now ive been quite good too and have only chopped three heads off and amputated a quarter of a tail twice Wink
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PostPosted: Sat Jun 14, 2008 11:38 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

jamie_s wrote:
yeah but when the eggs in late development the veins drop away from surface slightly so its not such a problem.i used to candle the eggs and draw a safe line on the egg but now i just candle and look for a clear spot.upto now ive been quite good too and have only chopped three heads off and amputated a quarter of a tail twice Wink


not too bad then!! Laughing Laughing Laughing
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PostPosted: Sat Jun 14, 2008 11:42 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

im a pro Laughing seriously though if you only put a tiny inch long slit in the egg you'll be fine,its mega as well if its a morph clutch and cut it to find a jewel inside Razz Razz Razz takes some beating in the world or reps ill tell ya Very Happy
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PostPosted: Sat Jun 14, 2008 11:44 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

jamie_s wrote:
yeah but when the eggs in late development the veins drop away from surface slightly so its not such a problem.i used to candle the eggs and draw a safe line on the egg but now i just candle and look for a clear spot.upto now ive been quite good too and have only chopped three heads off and amputated a quarter of a tail twice Wink


Laughing Thats the biggest fear i have cutting the eggs Laughing

I learned ages ago how to be patient with royals, so maybe this learned patience with them rubs off on my temptation to cut them Laughing
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PostPosted: Sat Jun 14, 2008 11:57 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

jamie_s wrote:
im a pro Laughing seriously though if you only put a tiny inch long slit in the egg you'll be fine,its mega as well if its a morph clutch and cut it to find a jewel inside Razz Razz Razz takes some beating in the world or reps ill tell ya Very Happy


knowing my luck i would find a jewel. and have cut it in half!!!!!
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PostPosted: Sun Jun 15, 2008 12:26 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

[quote="Lynne knowing my luck i would find a jewel. and have cut it in half!!!!![/quote]

Yes, yes exactly, me too Rolling Eyes Thanks for your answers everyone. More answers please... Smile
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