Week old eggs gone fuzzy!

[cowchick]

I placed my eggs that were laid last week in containers and moistened the vermiculate...when I squeezed the vermiculite it was wet but didn't ooze water out of it!

I put lids on...put in drawer with black tshirt overtop to keep dark. Room temp is in the low 70's.

The eggs were only placed in the container on Saturday morning...it's now Tuesday and look at them? I'm not throwing them out because I've heard stories of fuzzy eggs hatching...but I'm not sure, am I dealing with dead or infertile eggs, or do I just need to put in more ventilation (airholes in lids)? I read something on this link that said sprinkle with athlete's foot powder to take off the mold...any body have experience? Please help, I don't want to lose my first batch of eggs if possible.
http://www.chameleonnews.com/year2003/mar2003/eggs/egg_incubation.html

Thank you, Stephanie

 

[AncientCritters]

Since its the first clutch maybe the eggs arent fertile. Moldy eggs arent a good sign but you never know. It may be to hot and wet in there. Hopefully thats what is is. Good Luck.

 

[Edward Kim]

I had the same problem with a pardalis clutch two years ago. From my understanding all chameleon eggs are covered in a "bacterial substance" that protects them. To tackle this issue I removed the fungus gently with a dry Q-tip and sprinkled a tiny amount of Gold Bond foot powder evenly over the infected area. All eggs except one hatched. Although I'm sure there are many factors causing the growth, I suspect that over handling the eggs was the primary culprit.

 

[Ren]

post pics of your eggs.

 

[cowchick]

Thanks so much. I suspect there wasn't enough ventilation as the link I was reading didn't say anything about holes in the lid. I am not sure how I overhandled them, as I transferred right from their clutch laying site to the container then covered. I'm working on pics..but my computer is down and I'm borrowing.

 

[cowchick]

Pics as requested on the day of inspection...sorry I'm slow uploading...computer malfunctions!

 

[Edward Kim]

I would suspect that the eggs were either bad or infertile from the get go. I had some infertile clutches take on the same appearance. Don't take my word for it cause there might be viable embryo's in there. Try opening one up i've notice that infertile eggs don't retain moisture well so the yolk is condensed and and bit hard. I hope that is not the case with your eggs. Good luck my fingers are crossed for you...

Ed

 

[LBJAMOE]

Alternate incubation container

At first I was using a large container as well (plastic shoebox) and experienced the same problem. I now use 16 ounce deli cups filled to 1 inch from the top with slightly moistened vermiculite. Poke a hole in the lid no larger than 1/16 of inch and cover.

Simple and it works for me.

Incubate at temperature according to species.

Room temperature is good for most. 70-75 degrees.


Good Luck!

 

[PardalisGirl]

Bummer.....those do look a bit hairy. If they really are bad, there will soon come a point where they are so gross that you know its time to chuck them. Do try the deli cup method next time. I suspect that they may not have been fertile in the first place or not perfectly developed by the female before she spit them out. I can still some of the egg under the hairy stuff and they have a certain "look" to them. Just keep trying as its definitely worth it

 

[kinyonga]

Have you brushed the fuzz off with a q-tip? There are a couple that look like they might be okay....but its hard to tell with the fuzz on them.