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donna5 · Posted: Tue Jul 15, 2008 6:52 pm Post subject: Crested eggs sweating

I checked my eggs this morning, they have been incubating for 71 days now, to find that they were sweating. As they are my first clutch I am a little anxious as to what to expect or do, especially after reading a lot of bad stories of eggs sweating and babies dying in their eggs. One is sweating more than the other and the humidity in the tub has gone mad. The eggs are white and lovely and chubby, although the one that's sweating worse seems a little smaller now.

Any advice would be great. Thanx.

Lynne · Posted: Tue Jul 15, 2008 7:01 pm Post subject:

i think they sweat just before hatching, but im not very up on geckos. someone should be along soon who is.
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Alex Thomas · Posted: Tue Jul 15, 2008 11:28 pm Post subject:

hi i had one hatch yesterday i only looked at it half an hour before and there was knothing when i next looked there was a baby,the egg didnt sweat at all,but most ive heard of do.the other has still not hatched but looks like its getting fatter.maria

Scott W · Posted: Wed Jul 16, 2008 8:55 am Post subject:

yep most eggs sweat prior to hatching, good luck.
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donna5 · Posted: Wed Jul 16, 2008 10:42 am Post subject:

Thanx everyone. They're still sweating this morning but no sign of babies yet Sad

Can't wait to see them pop out hope its soon.

Alex Thomas · Posted: Wed Jul 16, 2008 11:00 am Post subject:

hi let us know what happens,my other egg still hasnt hatched im beginning to worry now,its been two days since the other hatched.maria

Geordiegirl · Posted: Wed Jul 16, 2008 6:14 pm Post subject:

donna5 · Posted: Thu Jul 17, 2008 10:31 am Post subject:

Well they are still sweating!! It's driving me mad, what a tease, I'm checking them all the time!! Hope your second one hatches soon.

Alex Thomas · Posted: Fri Jul 18, 2008 10:12 pm Post subject:

hi donna any news on the eggs

donna5 · Posted: Fri Jul 18, 2008 11:42 pm Post subject:

Well they're still sweating and no sign of them hatching. Just candled them again now and they look rather yellow. (Although i'm not too good at candling) They have also shrunk in size now with all the sweating. Just don't know what to think. Just hope I have better luck with my other 4 eggs that have been in the incubator for 14 days. Three definately look fertile with veins. Bit gutted bout these 2 thou, especially after going so long!!