corn snake egg pipping question

andybe18 · #1 (**permalink**) 26-06-2009, 07:21 PM

Hi
the first of my corn eggs are starting to pip - the first one had it's head out, but know it is half out and upside down (the head, not egg) - is this normal or does it need assistance? I have never caught them pipping before so don't know if this is normal?
thanks

DJ Villa · #2 (**permalink**) 26-06-2009, 08:24 PM

I had a couple do this... leave them to it...they do take there time but should come out by itself. Trying to help it may result in a very stressed snake.

oakelm · #3 (**permalink**) 26-06-2009, 09:35 PM

Sounds normal to me, give them a bit of time and try not to disturb until fully out the eggs, they will probably sit with just noses out for a while yet.

andybe18 · #4 (**permalink**) 26-06-2009, 11:08 PM

thanks - patience is a virtue I guess

BigBaz · #5 (**permalink**) 27-06-2009, 01:35 AM

yeh good things come to those who wait

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