VERY worried....HELP!

Sarahann31190 · #1 (**permalink**) 07-04-2009, 10:42 PM

I feel so horrible...I have some anole eggs that I'm trying to hatch...one looks very good, but the other was turning brown and spotting..so I thought it had died. STUPIDLY, I tried opening it and when I did a baby came out. It has been about 3 weeks since I found them. He looked like he was trying to breath and he even opened his eyes. I'm SOO scared that I may have possibly helped in ending his life. Is there any possibility that if I put him back in the moss he might make it? I feel just awful...

beckdg · #2 (**permalink**) 07-05-2009, 10:34 AM

i'd let him come out on his own unless any goo starts skinning over. best bet would be to put some substrate in a tupperware container with holes and a lid and put him in it if he's to stay in the egg any longer. if he's fully developed he should be able to come out. it is not too uncommon for a caretaker to open an egg early to make sure they hatch so depending on your situation you may be alright.

if he's out already you should put him in an enclosure for just the babies to reduce risk from the adults/feeders/etc..

how are his vital signs... and i don't mean break out the doctors equipment... but visually check. is he up and running? is he awake and responsive? has he released from the fetal position? is he fully developed to the naked eye? can he catch feeders in your opinion?

you may have to make a stock feeding solution for him if there was any goo left in the egg. you can do this by liquifying some feeders and whatever else you give your anoles and adding some liquids to that. pedialyte may not be a bad idea either to add moisture to the solution. then take a syringe for administering medicine to a baby and load it up. you can use that to keep an eye on how much he eats too since there's measurements on the side. remember calcium, protein and liquids are essential for developement in any animal.

Sarahann31190 · #3 (**permalink**) 07-05-2009, 02:22 PM

Sadly he wasn't ready to come out and he didn't make it...I feel horrible for this. I hope the other eggs makes it.

beckdg · #4 (**permalink**) 07-05-2009, 02:34 PM

dammit... i kinda figured there was a reason you were so worried.
hopefully the other little-uns fair better. i'm crossin' my fingers for ya.

Sarahann31190 · #5 (**permalink**) 07-05-2009, 02:56 PM

Thank you, I'm sure there was nothing I could do for it. But still, it helps knowing people care. thank you for trying to help.

beckdg · #6 (**permalink**) 07-05-2009, 03:12 PM

you are very welcomed.