Re: I am so sad...
I'm sorry for your loss, but dragon eggs become fragile after the first 7-10 days... Candling is only used the first couple of days to verify the eggs are fertile, once you identify they have the veins and embryonic sac you don't candle again... Somewhere between day 3 and day 7 the embryo attaches it's self to the egg wall and a membrane is created for air passage, if you candle anytime after this point the bright light can frighten the embryo and yoke sac tearing is possible. This will result in the death of the embryo, but I just wanted to remind everyone that candling is not necessary provided you can see the red/pink dot on the eggs surface. I've yet to have to candle any of my eggs, but remember don't candle after the 3 day mark and you will be good to go!