has anyone use the hammock or net choice for incubation?, and if so would you need incubation medium, if proper temps and humidity levels are met? python eggs???
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question on incubation options?
themntl1
Feb 28, 2004 03:49 AM
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BobGarby
Feb 28, 2004 06:41 AM
I have used the no substrate method for the past two years with a variety of python eggs with nearly perfect results. I use plastic egg crate (the stuff for flourescent lights - comes in 4'x2' pieces at Home Depot) to support the eggs. Use a tight fitting container (not the typical sterlite or rubbermaid shoe box) as the chamber, filled with about an inch of water. Don't let the eggs touch the top or the sides of the container so if condensation builds up it won't get them too wet. I think one key to using this method is to have an incubator which keeps very stable temps. Fluctuation will cause condensation when the temp in the incubator falls below that of the egg chamber. Once a week I quickly open each box to exchange the air.
Last year I successfully used this technique on a clutch of Sinaloan milksnake eggs, incubated at the ambient herp room temperature. No more vermiculite mixing for me!
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Regards,
Bob Garby
