Should you cut your Ball Python eggs? Pros & Cons

[@OlympusReptiles]

I agree. We cut, but after first pip or very late in the game. We also don't do the cut at day 50 stuff that some do. Like most things in life, it is all about balance. Also, once cut they get checked only to see if they are out, but I do my best to not try and peek in to see what they are all the time (but admit, I have from time to time).

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[@lauraholzler1417]

Back on topic I wait for piping always.

[@crystaltripi6775]

This is what I love about you guys no matter how many amazing morphs you make or game changing combos you are not to proud to admit you are human and have had mistakes and bad things happen even if rare and far between, just so others can learn from you and do the best they can that takes a big person 😊♥️🐍 thank you so much for sharing

[@roberthutcherson1817]

This is my favorite video so far that you've made. It's nice to see someone show the pros and cons of cutting or not cutting. Great video.

[@tyjackson5552]

This is awesome. My brother and I were just having this discussion on how we feel about this subject. It really helps getting a pro's perspective.

[@calissaobviouslycannotdeci7419]

Thanks for your take on the cutting subject. I cannot wait to see what the second clutch looks likes. I have my first clutch ever in the incubator and do not understand everything yet - learning as I go. Thanks Justin and Chaise!

[@boabasement]

Glad to see that the next generation breeders are learning what those of us doing this now for 30 years have learned by our mistakes. Wait til one pips then go get the rest unless the entire batch goes 60 days then go in on day 60. Beautiful job as always on the designers

[@Reign_Maxence]

DUDE I cannot believe you cut the video there! Such a tease!

[@EssexAndOrange]

Fantastic video all around and def looking forward to seeing that visual! The color in the teardrop was crazy!

[@TheHouseOfCards519]

That snake is fire , makes me wanna get back into ball pythons with all the amazing stuff you guys produces

[@SpartanReptiles]

Great video Justin! I really appreciate your help and all the great tips you share with everyone 👍 Thank you as well for your help on our first clutch this year!

[@IAMGiftbearer]

Fantastic clutch! Looking forward to seeing that baby that was the crown jewel! Yes, I agree it makes sense to wait until one pips to cut.

[@hetco4138]

"Duuuude that thing"...... tease factor 10000000000 Gratz Justin!!!

[@actually_michelle]

My first clutch should be hatching real real soon like a week. I wanted to cut at 55 days like most people who cut do. But I've seen more and more about not cutting because of what the BREEDER WANTS not what natural birth needs. Like would you give birth to your baby 2 weeks early just because your impatient ? No because it needs to stay in as long as possible. Same kinda concepts.

[@jovitoolarte8279]

Just subscribed and joined the community of responsible reptiles appreciators community. And what an impeccable timing to see Justin's exemplary blogging. Thanks Just! You're the snakeman! lol!

[@jjwingtech3827]

Thanks for the honesty, the information and for sharing. Excited to see that amazing baby!

[@lukemills8653]

I always look forward to a video from Justin, chaise and their exceptional snakes/ wisdom. Brilliant 👍

[@AdamandEveReptiles]

Great video! I can't wait to see the rest of that clutch out of the egg!!!

[@Half-this]

Great video . Nice teaser can't hardly wait to see both of these clutches once they shed

[@reesespythons]

Such A Teaser!!!!! 😁

[@rrsnakesarebeautiful3092]

This has made me think about weather or not to cut the eggs, I will wait from now on until the frist one pips, thank you for the advice in this video

[@derreptiles1277]

I totally agree with everything you said! Very well documented video!

[@taeviansworldofreptiles3828]

This was a fantastic video I have always had mixed feeling about seeing people cut eggs. This makes all the pros and cons of doing so clear!

[@rcaldera44]

I was hoping for some more detail and process of keeping them alive and all that kind of stuff... glad your speaking out bout this

[@rcaldera44]

Thanks your the best!

[@TRreptiles]

Great tip Justin. I should be producing clutches soon enough and this was def something I was thinking of what I am going to do. Like the way your doing it and get that video up of the snake we need to see it!!!!

[@herpershollowroad8976]

Dude....I so can't wait to see the rest of that clutch!!!

[@robgrubb420]

Justin the fire yellowbelly spotnose clown is my favorite morph you have created man ! You guys have to get that video up soon 🤩 love your backgrounds you had made and the raw footage you showed in this I re- watched a couple times pretty epic. Keep it coming man can’t wait until I have enough capitol to own one of your produced animals

[@EliteExoticsBp]

Super cool can’t wait till I’ve got some eggs what an exciting hobby to be in thanks for sharing Brother

[@JonFealy]

Love the content, I agree with you to wait to cut after cutting even though I get anxious to see and confirm what I think I would definitely want to just wait and leave them alone until they complete the hatching process.

[@morphaddicts9635]

the suspense! another great video Justin

[@goldenboyreptiles3307]

Awesome! Can’t wait until my time comes 🙏 Got me all pumped for the next vid!

[@kaylahall1219]

I think the best egg cutting technique I have seen was on Snake Discovery. All around I feel like Emily has the best technique. She waits for a pip, watches the days of course, and then she only cuts a small c shaped window, just enough to help it out of the egg and breathe. But she doesn't pick them up at all and cuts very carefully. Check her out, I think her technique is what I would personally like to Emulate.

[@victor10161]

Awsome video Justin, good advice from both sides of the coin. Those are some pretty looking babies. 👍👍

[@ridiculousreptiles7045]

GREAT pro tips ! Waiting for the first baby to pip on it's own then cutting the rest with minimal disturbance until they crawl out is the best method in my opinion. THANK YOU for sharing your experiences with us, good or bad. Sorry about the two babies with under developed egg tooths... Oh COME ON Justin you could of showed the rest of that Fire OD YB Clown. 😉😁 lol ...Awesome YB Dreamsicle clutch 👌 & I can't wait to see the babies from your Spotnose Clown.

[@serpentserenity8086]

I think you did well explaining the pros and cons of cutting! I haven't started breeding yet, but I'm going to be in the #NoCutClub as well: which, as you know, means not cutting until pips have happened. Seems the best balance of ways to do things! Cannot WAIT to see the rest of that Fire OD YB clown baby.

[@ridiculousroyalpythons3426]

Great video Justin,very informative,my first ever clutch is on day 55 and I really didn't know what to do,I now know that I will let them pip😃

[@ryanfields9093]

Before I watch the rest of the video I just want to say thank you As a new breeder injesting all the knowledge I can. I have made up my mind personally how I will do mine. My way is 2 head rule or 2 or more cuts on there own before I will touch.

[@lukeosborne3476]

they are looking good keep up the hard work you are doing with them

[@joshuahigar7779]

What an amazing job making this educational video. It helped me and I'm preety sure it will help a lot more people. Thanks for doing this vid.

[@jasongrahamPUTTtheonly1]

Id cut um on the days your suppose to. I will do it when I have my first clutch. Thats money lost invested on then for breeding purpose. Im glad i had all yall to learn from

[@ballullmustang]

Awesome tips I definitely will look back at this a few times

[@dmjreptiles]

Great video, it's TRUE their is a lot of anxiety and double checking once they are cut. I am gonna do the same thing my next clutch. Great video. Ughhh the teaser was savage lol

[@mtrehker]

Great video...great perspective and advice! Incredible clutches, Justin!!!

[@cdsexton1]

Woah what a tease! I can't wait to see that baby shed out!

[@Im_localtherian]

I can't wait to see that clutch Justin.... you tease! heh! Great educational video man.... thumbs up.

[@chriscrisafulli798]

Awesome video once again! Can't wait to see them out!!

[@holdernesscoastreptiles7977]

Awww your killing me with what is in that egg at the end LoL, awesome video

[@chrisgraham2837]

Wow can wait for the video to come out 🤯

[@richardyingling6972]

Lots of really intelligent stuff here. Very good video. Awesome snakes to boot! I can't wait to see that clown in that egg. Omg!

[@Viridoviperas]

The tease is real! Thanks for the video :-)

[@carollai64]

Thanks for the info! I can't wait to see the awesome baby.

[@snakesRkewl]

As one of the co-founders of the group #NoCutClub, I approve of this message! lol. Good stuff Justin!

[@nathandeyle9950]

Always excited when u make another video !

[@scottmarshall5031]

Love the vids, keep em coming!! Can’t wait to see that snake 🤯

[@familyjewels9854]

Great info and beautiful cutting.

[@tacticalveterinarian]

Justin, you need to join the #maternalincubation Club! I produced 100+ hatchling last year all from maternal incubation! Try it!!

[@remar-6]

How are the mothers after maternal incubation? Do they lose a lot of weight? Just wondering. Thanks for your time

[@tacticalveterinarian]

Haha No, it's so easy- trust me! Once you try it, your life will never be the same! You can go on vacation, don't have to worry so much about the eggs. Just let nature happen

[@tacticalveterinarian]

I offer food to the mothers every 7-10 days during the incubation (search the vids on my channel). Most eat well and regain their weight

[@remar-6]

tactical veterinarian wow totally cool so they still eat while incubating that’s awesome thanks for the response and will check out your videos now.

[@kronicsoldier]

from how many ball pythons?

[@josegallo3709]

Thank you for teaching everyone about this buddy! 🤙👍

[@lookhere3885]

BALL TEASE!!!

[@ExquisiteExotics]

The suspense! Let's see that next video. :)

[@macksmorphs153]

Great vid ,,really helpful tips there man ,,I can’t wait to see that next cutting vids 😃👌🏻👍👍

[@BallPythonBlvd]

Thanks for that great info!! Loved it!!

[@jsinger04]

Keep them coming fellas.

[@frankiebyers2176]

I glad how you can tell what morph it is 12:09 because I am very new to this. I have no snakes yet. I am doing my research first planning to get a ball python in a few months

[@ThePythonBurrow]

Great video!!!! Let’s see that clown!!!

[@joealgarin]

Good video, Justin. Very informative.

[@danielescobar9146]

Thanks for sharing thanks for all the info I can wait to get a ball python from your collection congrats on the mysterious snake great job

[@ck_exotics4146]

Yes cant wait

[@tttoooaaaddd]

Such an awesome vid on so many levels!!

[@zacantonio1552]

Thanks for the tips !

[@Capt-Yack-Sparrow]

To be continued! 😭 LOL! Look forward to the next vid!

[@danielchambers6981]

Dang it. Wait till we get over the Pompeii before you blow us away again. Just kidding lol. Enjoying the wow factor every time. Great work.

[@AuroraExotics]

You TEASE! :p :p :p Looks amazing man. Can't wait to see it!

[@catreinert818]

I am looking forward to upcoming morphs 101 video

[@jeremiehasbrouck979]

Beautiful, can't wait to get a snake from u. And yes show off the snake in the egg!

[@Theveteranhomesteader]

Pretty sure none of us can wait until the next video drops. Anything that makes you need to regain composure is something we want to see as well. Lol

[@LanceKirkman]

Excellent video, thank you for that. Can't wait to see that CRAZY clown you got!!

[@LanceKirkman]

Justin Kobylka you're welcome

[@batoulornitho]

Yeah no cutting before first one trying to come out and in no way just to see morphs... I agree...

[@JulioPabon978]

That thing though! Lol can't wait.

[@chanhuang5020]

Thank you for sharing and educating.

[@rossgraveley]

Thanks for doing this video very interesting and good information to know

[@urbanalbino619]

Tease!

[@genetic-S]

Hurry up already!! Lol I vant to see it!!

[@scalezexoticz]

what do you use for record /data tracking? pen and paper or technology?

[@forfun212678]

I agree with u but even waiting till the first one pips u can lose another that couldn't get the egg cut. I like to put a slit in the egg just enough so it won't drown. It is hard waiting till they come out on their own, but breeding Ball Pythons is a waiting game so if u can't wait 5-10 days till it comes out u will be taking a risk either way.

[@alfredosustaita9553]

Man this are the most beautiful snakes looking fowar to purchase from you

[@davidchivas1502]

Justin love your videos and great clutches loved them all let me know If your selling some I would Like to buy one and of course I want to see the video of that snake you didn’t show today I can’t wait

[@theballpythonproject6598]

No more videos like this....so not cool haha. Hope the rest of the clutch is as beautiful and healthy as the few we saw. I would love to work with an od spotnose het at some point!

[@tif5280]

Just have two questions, what are the best scissors to use to cut the eggs? Also after the have pipped or cut do you just put them back in the incubator until they are fully out?

[@user-pt1cz4ot1e]

To me, it almost seems like having a cesarean weeks early, just because you can’t wait to meet the baby. Yes, I know that person. There’s just too many risks to cutting early, and I prefer waiting until at least first pip or their due date. Then you know they’re to term.

[@kristinbergquist9468]

Totally off topic.. did you design your own clutch cards?

[@kjdexotics447]

Where did that beard come from. Did it grow in shock and excitement or how long did you have to take to pull your self together

[@Daddicus_McYeet]

Can someone PLEASE tell me what the morph of the 2nd snake shown in the intro is, i need one

[@distinctreptiles]

Great video! 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@mikehodgins]

Thx for another great informative video

[@thatguy3493]

First time watching this video and I’m heartbroken that I have no idea which video is the reveal of that hatchling

[@edwardvalle829]

Thats cold lol i wanna see it!!

[@EVsNipe]

When you said the snake might attempt to leave the egg do you mean after you cut it you still keep it in the incubator and in the egg till they decide to come out or you pull em out ?

[@EVsNipe]

Justin Kobylka oh ok thanks for the reply thats good knowledge

[@An0n_Ym0us_79]

Love that shirt. Are those available?

[@hectorbarry2616]

Thanks for the info !!!

[@tracy361361]

Justin

[@ali_bin_husin_assegaf]

Ohh Justin!! You such aaaarghhh 😬😬😬😬 Cant wait to see the new episode... 😧