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I've got 2 clutches in the incubator with more on the way . Since clutch sizes vary , I have 2 different size tupperwares in their to house different size clutches . What is the MAXIMUM LOW , and MAXIMUM HIGH that the eggs chambers can be? It seems like the larger ones need the ambient in incubator higher to achieve the right temps.I chalk it up to deeper medium , more head space in container , and possibly thicker plastic . Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.Thanks

Rich-OSC

I cant' tell you what the tolerable low and high temps are. Most likely, they vary with length of time. However, I would think you would be safe with a low of 88 and a high of 90. Once the incubator stabilizes, the temps in both chambers should be about the same. Unless of course the heating element is closer to one and thus, it gets warmer quicker.
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Jay A. Martin
Jay Martin Reptiles

But you're breeding a SPIDER and you don't know the temp range of incubation? That takes serious nads man.

Yeah, try to stay within 88F-90F and you'll be gravy.

Jeff ,

Thank you for your OPINION . I should have clarified that my question was more towards individual eggs boxes , as opposed to general temps , I got that coverd with the clutches already in there but thanks Anyway JEFF , and YES , I got HUGE ones . A quick question , was there not a post not too long ago about newcommers to this forum ????Then why the public comment @ my expense ?.I'll know next time to word it differently . Sometimes newcomers to this Industry need a little reassurance , but I guess you were a pro from the start . Thanks for making it comfortable to post .

Rich-OSC

I just asked a simple question. My god is it that time of the month. I found something odd, so I asked what was up, not even in a harsh or mean way! Mostly in a JOKING way (hence the smiley).

Thanks to YOU for making it comfortable to post.

Geezuz.

Jeff, if thats his response then I guess you probably shouldn't ask why he's breeding a spider in a freakin shoe box. I guess some people just have more dollars then sense.....

VOT

More dollars than sense on THE BP forum? Say it isn't so!!

LOL!

VOICE OF TRUTH......... I guess you must be Shaquil O'Niel since "freakin" shoebox's come in 17x11x8 in your mind . Again I must clarify my post.The picture is not in full , because a seasoned member of the welcoming committee like yourself would have noticed that the bottom tub is 32". Maybe I should have taped a $100 dollar bill on the tub for size comparison to put your mind to rest , since I have "more dollars then sense " . Jeff , I didn't realize the smiley 's reason for being there , I was too obsessed with the "that's serious nads , man" comment , but thank you for explaining.Just trying to see if anyone else has had experience or problems using different size egg chambers , I'm trying a different incubator this season. Not very happy with it .

Rich-Sensitivity Reptiles

Bigger incubators don't need a higher ambient. In fact, its the same whether your incubator is 2x2 or whether its a warehouse full of eggs. The ambient, radient, conductive, and convective heat should be 88-90F, no matter what size the incubator. Size has nothing to with it. All size CAN do, is allow for a greater heat sink, meaning it will take longer to cool down if the power goes out, etc etc. It will also moderate heat spikes if a thermostat fails. But then again, so will source materials and the insulation properties (R-value) of those materials. Same with the room that the incubator resides in. If the power fails and the incubator is in your reptile room that's 82F, its not really a big deal immediately.

Go with what works, and definitely get a Helix (or two - daisychain them if need be). For $125US, one baby female normal pays for it.

Thank for the Advice Jeff . I DO have a helix DBS 1000 on the incubator . MY true incubator is a Sam Adams refrigerator converted , which is excellent , but the eggs chambers I've used in there are too big for this incubator , so I had to use smaller enclosures . it does worry me though do to the fact that tupperware seems not to hold the heat as well as styrafoam with galss top does if heat goes off , Thanks , I'll post pics when my Spiders hatch from the "FREAKIN" shoe box (Insert smiley here , lol) Thanks

Rich_OSC

Thought it was a joke. There's a smiley face and everything.

And I will never get why people put a $$ snake in a rubbermaid as an adult. These animals are helpin' you out with $$, splurge and get them a decent place to stretch out in.

I had the same question! I know the optimal temps and try to keep them there, but this being my first season with eggs, with my first incubator I wonder what I could see on my thermometer that would just kill me. It was never a bad question. Thx for the answers!