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What size containers work in the majority of gray band clutches? I used gladware last year and it worked fine but seemed like I could have switched to smaller containers. I bought some 48 oz circular ones this year but I am worried they are too small and I want to be prepared.

Also how do you set up plastic mesh incubation boxes? Is the neon light grating just sitting above standing water or what? And do the eggs have to balance on the plastic itself? And if it is not to controversial do people like this method and what are some of its advantages(over perlite, vermiculite, etc)?

Thanks
James

In my opinion more substrate = less margin for error.. So, I use the largest containers that i can fit into my incubators with 2" deep mixed vermiculite & perlite.

I can't comment on the florescent light grating because i have never used it.

Good Luck!

~ Mike Russo

Bigger containers the better in my opinion. I like to have extra air in my egg containers because I don't put holes in my egg containers. i just open them up at least once a week. With holes the little bastard flys can ruin a good clutch of eggs before you know it.

The crates are mainly used with pythons because you have to keep the eggs very humid but dry.
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If con is the opposite of pro, does that mean congress is the opposite of progress??

In my opinion LESS substrate = LESS margin for error.. So, I use the largest containers that i can fit into my incubators with 2" deep mixed vermiculite & perlite.

sorry about that..

~ Mike Russo

Does it have to do with the heat retention/ potential of the substrate? Or is it to affect humidity?

Mainly my question is why do you think more substrate is better?

Thanks
James