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ok yesterday morning i found 2 eggs laid on the paper towels in the tank. i took them out without turning them and put them n a rubermaid container 2/3 full of perlite. I soaked the perlite and then drained all the water out. And the top is completely sealed. I dont use an incubator cause my house is so hot. It's usually about 85 and can reach 90 on a hot day. My question is how often should i open the container to allow ventilation and how often do i spray the perlite to keep it moist. Thanks

well I use vermiculite but Im assuming it may be the same way.
I open my containers once a week to let oxegen in. I dont spray them though. As for your eggs, did they pipp in?? they may have dried up if left on paper towels too long.
Rob
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they looked dry but they were sticky when i held them and the paper towel was stickin to the eggs so i just put it in the container with a little bit of the towel sticking on becuase i was afraid of ripping the egg open. But the eggs have no dents so i think i got to them in time.

I open my incubating container up 2-3 times a week...just in case. But you don't have to do it more than 1 or 2 times a week. I just add a bit more water when the perlite seems to be getting dry.

Cleo
1:1 leos (6 eggs cooking)