Hey all,
I just introduced my male and female Antaresia maculosa (spotted python) together, and they've locked up at least once.
I was thinking of using medium grade vermiculite or perlite as an incubation substrate. What does everyone here who breeds use?
I'd especially like to hear from those of you who breed pythons in the genus Antaresia.
Thanks!
-Eric
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Incubation Substrate
ritt
Dec 11, 2006 10:10 PM
Replies (3)
Sonya
Dec 13, 2006 11:06 AM
>>Hey all,
>>I just introduced my male and female Antaresia maculosa (spotted python) together, and they've locked up at least once.
>>I was thinking of using medium grade vermiculite or perlite as an incubation substrate. What does everyone here who breeds use?
>>I'd especially like to hear from those of you who breed pythons in the genus Antaresia.
>>Thanks!
>>-Eric
I personally like long fiber spaghnum moss. I put it in the nest boxes and then I just transfer it for the incubator. Not dusty ground stuff but rather the fluffy stuff. I tried the vermic and perlite and didn't like the way it stuck to everything. I also found it easier to regulate water and dampness with the moss.
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Sonya
I'm not mean. You're just a sissy.
Happy Bunny
ritt
Dec 13, 2006 11:04 PM
Have you noticed any significant difference in hatching success based on the different substrates?
Also, what humidity do you incubate at, all I've found as of yet is "high humidity"?
Thanks!
-Eric
Sonya
Dec 14, 2006 11:44 AM
>>Have you noticed any significant difference in hatching success based on the different substrates?
>>Also, what humidity do you incubate at, all I've found as of yet is "high humidity"?
>>Thanks!
>>-Eric
I tried the moss since my second year and so I don't know if it was experience or substrate that influenced success. I have 100% with moss.
As to humidity. I don't have a guage, I go by the feel of the eggs/clutch. If the eggs are happy I am happy. As to maintaining it. I put the clutch in a closed container with one or two tiny holes and I tend to open it every few days for airflow and checking on their condition.
If you can get a layer of WET under the clutch but not touching it that helps a lot. If the walls are dripping it is too wet.
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Sonya
I'm not mean. You're just a sissy.
Happy Bunny
