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Hey guys,

It has been a number a years since I have raised geckos so I have forgotten most everything I have learned. LOL

My question is what am I doing wrong? All my geckos eggs last about a week in the incubator and then they get all fuzzy.

I am using a Hovabator, the eggs are in moist vermic. and the temp is about 85*. The eggs should be fertile, but I know some are not.

Any ideas?

Thanks.
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Kelly Wood

Sounds like you may have too much humidity. What are your humidity ranges/percentages? Too much moister in a concealed place = mold. Could also be that they aren't getting enough ventilation.
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-Patrick

>>Sounds like you may have too much humidity. What are your humidity ranges/percentages? Too much moister in a concealed place = mold. Could also be that they aren't getting enough ventilation.
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>>-Patrick

Humidity is 80% thru out the whole incubator and I open the incubator up once a day for air exchange. Should I drop the humidity some?

Thanks!
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Kelly Wood

Make sure that the vermiculite is not to wet either that could be the problem. If you didn't start with fresh vermiculite that would be the first thing I would change I would also toss out any that had and moldy eggs in it. gl

>>Make sure that the vermiculite is not to wet either that could be the problem. If you didn't start with fresh vermiculite that would be the first thing I would change I would also toss out any that had and moldy eggs in it. gl

I do not think the vermic is too wet, but I will change it anyways since there have been alot of moldy eggs on it. I have 2 eggs that are in a different container and the are, so far, doing great. I will do as recommended and see what happens.

Thanks again.
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Kelly Wood