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Hatchlings!!!!!........Helpppp

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Question

The Main Problem......
I have ohhh about 4 snapping turtle eggs and they are almost ready to hatch.I was checking the hardness of the eggs (to check for deteration) when i must of touched it too hard,and it cracked it open. Right now, the embryo is in a warm washcloth in a plastic container. I really Want to keep it alive. Any Advice????

                        -Thank You

Answer
Hi Emily
I have never hatched turtle eggs but something tells me that your instinct with the wash cloth is the right thing to do
The only other thing that I could think of to use might be gauze pads

The embryo looks close to being ready to hatch and i have my fingers crossed that it foes so for you
I wish that I could be of more help but as I said I have absolutely no experience with this

Good Luck
Please send me pics of the hatchlings

:)

Sandy aka LadyGecko