How Do I Kill Maggots on Reptile Eggs?
Reptiles lay eggs with a thin leathery shell that can be easily penetrated by almost anything. Even something as tiny as a fly maggot can penetrate the shell and damage the unborn reptile inside. Removing maggots is essential to the survival of the fetus. Remove your reptile from its enclosure and put your pet somewhere safe. If you do not have a second cage or aquarium for your reptile, put it in a box or a clean plastic storage bin. Put on a pair of latex gloves to prevent your scent from covering the eggs. Slowly and gently pick up the eggs one at a time and place them on a soft cloth on a table or flat work surface. Place an electric heating pad underneath the cloth on the lowest setting to keep the eggs warm while you work. Remove all objects from the enclosure, such as bowls, toys and food. Empty all of the bedding out of the enclosure and throw it away. There may be maggots hiding under the bedding that would reinfest your eggs. Make a mixture of water and rubbing alcohol in the
