what is this inside my boxi egg?

[luvpetz27]

Hi everyone
I have a eastern box turtle egg that has been in the incubator since the end of June.....yes, I know that is a long time but I was really hoping there was a little one inside. Well, I tapped it a couple times and the egg opened up and it was FULL of brownish sandy substance! It looked like sand. There was no yoke or any liquid. I have no idea what it is. I am sure someone on this wonderful forum would know. I was really shocked!! any ideas??????? [/size][/align]

 

[wellington]

If you posted a picture it did not show. If you didn't, then just giving you a bump

 

[luvpetz27]

Thank you Wellington!

 

[Yvonne G]

After a while in the incubator the yolk of an unfertilized egg starts to dry up. If left there a long time it decomposes and eventually resembles sand.

 

[luvpetz27]

I figured u would know emysemys! thank you so much for the reply!