Hatchling with twisted shell - Page 2

burnt toast · 10-08-2014, 08:09 PM

What a lovely hatchling Stellanne

She will be fine! As for how long you can leave them in incubator: iI wennt on holiday in May leaving 3 eggs in incubator at my dads. Dad didnt realise he could take them out of the incubator! So for the best part of 10 days he got them out bathed them, put them back in their box, complete with vermiculite! And food popped them under basking lamp for a while then back in incubator!! They are fine, thank goodness

Wanda · 10-08-2014, 08:17 PM

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Originally Posted by burnt toast

What a lovely hatchling Stellanne

She will be fine! As for how long you can leave them in incubator: iI wennt on holiday in May leaving 3 eggs in incubator at my dads. Dad didnt realise he could take them out of the incubator! So for the best part of 10 days he got them out bathed them, put them back in their box, complete with vermiculite! And food popped them under basking lamp for a while then back in incubator!! They are fine, thank goodness

That made me laugh! I bet those hatchlings were pleased when you got home!

Stellanne · 10-08-2014, 08:31 PM

I shall not worry about leaving them in the incubator for a day then.

Thank you, they are lovely, Stella x x x

Wanda · 10-08-2014, 08:34 PM

Lovely markings. And it has closed up nicely.

Suze65 · 10-08-2014, 08:36 PM

Just one thing I've noticed, on the front left side of the babies shell ( the margin to the left of the head) it looks curled inwards, one of mine hatched like this last year, luckily Gordon ( turnip ) noticed it and uncurled it . I hadn't noticed it. If it is curled under, you need to uncurl it while the shell is soft. Of if it's left, it could cause problems with growth . I hope that makes sense. I thought it's worth mentioning just incase it is curling under.

Stellanne · 10-08-2014, 08:41 PM

I will check it.....how do I stop it curling if it is. Stella x x x

Suze65 · 10-08-2014, 08:45 PM

With mine, once it was uncurled, I had to keep easing it straight , very carefully with a cotton bud , for a few days, until it stayed straight, and the shell hardened. Obviously I can't see it properly, but it does look similar to how my hatchling was.

Stellanne · 10-08-2014, 08:47 PM

Hi Suze, I have just checked her and it is ok. The photo made it look like that. But I would still like to know how to straighten out a shell should it happen. I have two more eggs from this clutch and I think they will hatch the same way.
On a good note, already they look less 'one sided'..... I am feeling much better now. Thanks for your support. Stella x x x

Suze65 · 10-08-2014, 08:50 PM

Oh that's good, she should straighten out fine. Sorry if I panicked you.

Stellanne · 10-08-2014, 08:52 PM

I was already panicking Suze......everyone has made me feel a lot better thank you x x x Stella x x x

10-08-2014, 08:36 PM	#15
Suze65 Senior Member Adult Join Date: May 2012 Location: Wiltshire Posts: 6,769	Just one thing I've noticed, on the front left side of the babies shell ( the margin to the left of the head) it looks curled inwards, one of mine hatched like this last year, luckily Gordon ( turnip ) noticed it and uncurled it . I hadn't noticed it. If it is curled under, you need to uncurl it while the shell is soft. Of if it's left, it could cause problems with growth . I hope that makes sense. I thought it's worth mentioning just incase it is curling under. __________________ Suze. 3 THB, Sammy, Jemima, & Phoebe 7 Marginated, Tabitha, Ptolome, Tatiana, Noah,Lottey, Lulu & Poppy 1 TGG (Emma) RIP Feb 2012

10-08-2014, 08:45 PM	#17
Suze65 Senior Member Adult Join Date: May 2012 Location: Wiltshire Posts: 6,769	With mine, once it was uncurled, I had to keep easing it straight , very carefully with a cotton bud , for a few days, until it stayed straight, and the shell hardened. Obviously I can't see it properly, but it does look similar to how my hatchling was. __________________ Suze. 3 THB, Sammy, Jemima, & Phoebe 7 Marginated, Tabitha, Ptolome, Tatiana, Noah,Lottey, Lulu & Poppy 1 TGG (Emma) RIP Feb 2012

10-08-2014, 08:50 PM	#19
Suze65 Senior Member Adult Join Date: May 2012 Location: Wiltshire Posts: 6,769	Oh that's good, she should straighten out fine. Sorry if I panicked you. __________________ Suze. 3 THB, Sammy, Jemima, & Phoebe 7 Marginated, Tabitha, Ptolome, Tatiana, Noah,Lottey, Lulu & Poppy 1 TGG (Emma) RIP Feb 2012

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10-08-2014, 08:09 PM	#11
burnt toast Senior Member Adult Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 5,245	What a lovely hatchling Stellanne She will be fine! As for how long you can leave them in incubator: iI wennt on holiday in May leaving 3 eggs in incubator at my dads. Dad didnt realise he could take them out of the incubator! So for the best part of 10 days he got them out bathed them, put them back in their box, complete with vermiculite! And food popped them under basking lamp for a while then back in incubator!! They are fine, thank goodness

10-08-2014, 08:31 PM	#13
Stellanne Member Hatchling Join Date: Mar 2012 Posts: 686	I shall not worry about leaving them in the incubator for a day then. Thank you, they are lovely, Stella x x x

10-08-2014, 08:34 PM	#14
Wanda Member Hatched Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Kent Posts: 449	Lovely markings. And it has closed up nicely.

10-08-2014, 08:41 PM	#16
Stellanne Member Hatchling Join Date: Mar 2012 Posts: 686	I will check it.....how do I stop it curling if it is. Stella x x x

10-08-2014, 08:47 PM	#18
Stellanne Member Hatchling Join Date: Mar 2012 Posts: 686	Hi Suze, I have just checked her and it is ok. The photo made it look like that. But I would still like to know how to straighten out a shell should it happen. I have two more eggs from this clutch and I think they will hatch the same way. On a good note, already they look less 'one sided'..... I am feeling much better now. Thanks for your support. Stella x x x

10-08-2014, 08:52 PM	#20
Stellanne Member Hatchling Join Date: Mar 2012 Posts: 686	I was already panicking Suze......everyone has made me feel a lot better thank you x x x Stella x x x

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