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As most of yall know I have been asking alot of question well my female pueblan is in prelay shed rite now and I am useing hatch rite well I got the temps fine perfect and the humidity gauge is reading 99% well is that to much humidity?

in my opinion that should be fine as long as the eggs are not getting precipitation dripping on them ,in short Moist not WET

Unless you're using a high priced hygrometer, I wouldn't put too much trust into your humidity readings. Hatch rite, otherwise known as perlite, needs to be mixed with water,
despite what the hatch rite bag says. Perlite will not hold excess water, so soak it in water, and use a slotted spoon or
a strainer to put the perlite into your egg container. Cover the container and poke a few small holes to allow some airflow.
Good luck.
-Phil
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Ok thanks and there is alot of condensation on the sides already so I should go ahead and put more water????

Ok thanks and there is alot of condensation on the sides already so I should go ahead and put more water????

NO. Christopher just told you the opposite. Make sure there is not an excess of water drops or dripping on the eggs. I use Perlite which is cheaper than hatchrite (a lot cheaper) and as long as there is some humidity in the container you are fine. Too wet or to warm is bad. Better to side on too cool and moist.
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I have bred Apricot Pueblans before and I had really good success using spagnum peat moss and a much lower humidity than what you're talking about. I would say that the excess condensation would be a cause for concern.

I don't really know what % of humidity I had them at, as I've never really recorded that. I just always kept an eye on the eggs and adjusted moisture as needed.

Best of luck with your project.

I have bred Apricot Pueblans before and I had really good success using spagnum peat moss and a much lower humidity than what you're talking about. I would say that the excess condensation would be a cause for concern.

I agree that the humidity is probably a bit high if the eggs are wet. But in honesty I checked my eggs today and they had moisture on the sides and drop on the inside of the lids.This drys up in a couple days anyway.
The thing with Perlite is it is more forgiving that peat or Vermiculaite and that is why i prefer it. In wet conditions it still allows more airflow around the eggs than peat or vermiculite. It is also more sterile and less likey to devolope mold.

But I use Peat and vermiculaite in the nesting area as that is more attractive to the snake to lay eggs in than plain white Perlite.
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Ok thanks guy there is condensation near the front and middle back the back has none. talking about the egg box.

Ok thanks guy there is condensation near the front and middle back the back has none. talking about the egg box.

Dillon. They are going to hatch. Just don't look at them so much...LOL!
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Oh she hasent laid yet she is just now clearing up from prelay shed so soon!

I think in a few days,There's gonna be a Happy Cluckin Hen ! Happy!...BTW "Set it and forget it" ,they will take approx 2 months to hatch (DONT Cook Em' and Dont Drown Em')check the box weekly if you CAN LOL I am very happy for you and enjoy ..Chris

make sure you don't try to keep them warm because a little over and you will cook them. better to keep cool and wait a couple extra days. We have seen to many people here try to fool with the eggs so much and use incubators that there are always several people that lose their eggs due to malfunctions and using heat.

Just stick em in a closet and check on them every week or two.
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Ok thanks bluerosy and Chris yeah I got the egg box at 81 and at night it drops to about 78 to 79 so I got the temps good and thanks so much for the help yall!

Yall have a good one!