Colubrid eggs don't really need a incubator. just throw them in a closet for 60 days and forget about them.

temps can vary.. 85F down to 50F. I have had eggs hatch that went down to 35F (just for a few days).

Basically the closer you have them to 80-85F the shorter the incubation period.. if you don't mind waiting a few extra days to hatch they will be fine at lower temps.

Colubrid eggs are terribly tough and can take fluctuating temps. Not so with Ball python eggs.. so no comparison.

If you think about it , in nature the temps vary.. (the tree stump or wherever they lay them) can get hot during the day and very cool at night.

I use perlite which is a forgiving substrate and allows more airflow than vermiculite.. also perlite is more forgiving with the water ratio mix.. even if it gets a little dry , the eggs get enough moisture.
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