I answered this question below. But in addition to that answer... because I'm a reptile geek. I don't recommend beginners to use a razor blade, but rather small, sharp scissors instead; still being extremely careful.

It's only necessary to slit eggs when a snake is having difficulties doing so on its own, however, if done correctly, there is no harm in it.

I've created the video simply to show people who have never seen it done before. There are many methods and that was just one I did last year.

why would you slit them anyways. when the babys are ready to come out they will slit the eggs them selves and emerge once they have fully absorbed the yolk sack. using a razor blade is so dangerous especially their skin is soft delicate.

That is just amazing!

thanks I've been waiting for someone to make a video on slitting.  so what was the total for the clutch? did you hit your odds?

yeah thats pretty scary

Impatient breeders slit eggs because they can't wait to see how many morphs they got.  Though, you should always wait until at least one snake begins to hatch on its own first; you then have a pretty good chance knowing that the rest have developed equally.

Also, it's much easier to do with small fingernail type or model scissors. Though, I'm sure some surgical type would be best.

I would me MUCH too afraid of nicking the snake!

But then again, I have absolutely no experience doing things like that, lol

nerves of steel