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Perlite to water ratio

bluetreefingers Mar 30, 2006 11:21 PM

My female will be laying eggs soon.
i dont know what perlite to water ratio would be adequate for her, can anyone help me?

i'd greatly appreciate it!
thanks

aaron

Replies (3)

Albey Mar 30, 2006 11:33 PM

www.albeysreptiles.com/incubate-eggs.htm

chico32826 Mar 31, 2006 07:56 AM

When you moisten the vermiculte it should be damp to the touch and if you pick up a handful and squeeze it the water should not drip out of it.

jasonw Apr 01, 2006 01:32 AM

I could be wrong here, I have yet to hatch any eggs but I have my incubator setup with perlite. I did not add any water to it at all. I have a temp gauge in the egg container that satys at 85F with the help of a fish tank heater and a humidity gauge that after 24 hours read 80% witch is what I believe they need.
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