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in addition to bp's i keep dwarf monitors, ackies. I notice most egg containers in incubators have a flat top. With this setup i get problems with condensation on the roof and dripping onto the eggs. I've been told this is due to poor incubation with the temps varying too much and causing hte condensation.

Is this true?

btw i have a much better homemade incubator now.

Mike,

Check out the video I put on Youtube the other day. If you drill the 1/8 inch diameter holes I mention in the video it will minimize the condensation issue.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F-wjmsV9gMw

There comes a time during the incubation period that my eggs produce moisture on the lid of the nest box. I believe this is normal and something to anticipate. It usually happens during the last 10 days or so. I just wipe the moisture off of the lid once and I never have to deal with it again.

Best of luck with your clutches.

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www.for-goodness-snakes.com

Brian,

That was excellent info to share. Can I double that weight to 500 grams. I want to have the eggs elevated from the bottom. Also, I will be using perlite. It is a good insulator and from what I have been told it helps keep the vermiculite aerated. Thanks again for such a helpful video.

Bill
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