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We have a farm supply store about 2 blocks away and they carry incubators for chicken eggs. Will I be able to use this for corn snake eggs? From the way it sounds it is built the same as the hovabator. (styrofoam, with a heating device and thermostat that you can set to the desired temp) Let me know what you all think?
Thanks!!!!
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SpardaWolf
10 Corns, 5 Ratsnakes, 1 Ball Python
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What you are talking about is probably the same thing.

A Hovabator is actually made for poultry eggs.
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The havabator I have for chicken eggs is factory set for 100 degrees. I have played with it to try lowering it to the right temps for snake eggs and have never been able to get it low enough. I have always assumed the incubators for reptile eggs are set lower. Maybe i'm just not smart enough to use it. I would definatly check in to it closer before you spend the money.
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>>We have a farm supply store about 2 blocks away and they carry incubators for chicken eggs. Will I be able to use this for corn snake eggs? From the way it sounds it is built the same as the hovabator. (styrofoam, with a heating device and thermostat that you can set to the desired temp) Let me know what you all think?

Look at it...not just the box, but the unit itself and see what sort of thermostat it has. If it has a box and that is it you will likely NOT get it to go below 100*. But if it has a wafer thermostat that looks like a C clamp holding two disks apart then you will likely be fine. The wafers will crank down or up to whatever temp you want. The integrated sort won't.
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Haven't we warned you about tampering with the structure of a chaotic system?
Mrs. Neutron

I have both hovabators and Ive never been happy with either.I have a buddy who set up an old fridge with heat tape with a reostat and it keeps perfect temps.Probably overkill for a small batch of eggs.But maybe something to look into in the future...Paul.

Its easy. I had a friend make an awesome incubator for me many many years ago but I damaged it in a move. It was built out of melamine, which I would not use today since everyone is claiming that toxic gases are released from the material when exposed to heat. The inside was lined with styrofoam and it was hinged with a top door to open and peak in on. It had a rheostat controlling flexwatt heat tape inside. I used vermiculite at the time AND that setup kept temps PERFECT

there are many plans on the net for homemade incubators. In fact, some designs people came up with claim to be 100% effective. Who knows? but I would not look to re-invent the wheel if you don't need to. I bet you could even get materials pre-cut for you if you decide to use some homemade design. Check/search the caging forum.

ps...how are your 03 corns doing?
-jason
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