What are the ideal incubation temps for the following......
Rat snakes such as yellow and black rats?
Corn snakes?
How long after lay will they usually hatch? Thanks......
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Incubation Temps.......
SlipKorn
May 31, 2004 11:13 PM
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oldherper
Jun 01, 2004 06:52 AM
I have good success with Colubrid eggs incubating in a plastic shoebox with 3 or 4 small holes drilled in the top for ventilation using a 1:1 (by weight) ratio of vermiculite and water for a medium. Most Colubrid eggs (including the ones you mention) will do well at 80 to 83 deg F. Night drops shouldn't go below 75 deg F and day highs shouldn't exceed 85 deg. F. As a rule, Colubrid eggs are pretty resilient and can withstand some variation. Do not get them too wet, though. Check the medium every 3 or 4 days and make sure it is damp, but not soaking wet. You are better off to err a little on the dry side than to have them too wet.
Most will hatch in around 60 days.
Some Colubrids, such as Drymarchon require slightly cooler temps and somewhat longer incuation times.
