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I need to find a BIG incubator.. Just in case my 14 females all lay. I have big pythons that I just do not feel a little incubator can handle. Nor do I really feel like taking a chance by building one. Any advice?? Thanks.

There are many custom made incubators that work really well. Most people with large pythons have to go this way. If you don't want to build one yourself you can get one built. My contacts around here are most likely useless for you. I suggest contacting your local large breeder (Bob Clark, Kahl etc) and ask about there incubators.

The other way you can go about it is to contact your university and look for an environmental chamber. These are refridgerator sized boxes that can be incredibly accurate and are able to control temperature and humidity (and usually any number of other factors). New, they are extremely costly, but you may be able to luck out and find some used ones. I know the UBC always had a bunch hanging around in the hallways that looked like they hadn't been used in years.

Ian

Thanks. Yea I have bloods, bredlis, childrens, green trees and tegu eggs due this season lol. Gotta work fast. I have about 2500 to spend on an incubator or to make one (or a few).. I just want to make sure if I custom make them, they will work.

I've seen mega simple incubators work. A wooden box with water resistant paint, a glass window, and a bunch of heat tape on a Herpstat is used by a bigger breeder around here. All it needs is to hold humidity and warmth with a method to control and stabilize the temps. I think Herpstat has a product that controls both heat and humidity.

The only thing to watch out for IMO is that a lot of humidity probes will fail after a while in high humidity (ironic I know). Just keep an eye on it; perhaps have an analog hygrometer for visual comparison.

Ian

Thanks a lot. I think I have decided to get the Repti-Hatch Pro Cabinet. It's pricey but it takes out a lot of the guesswork. Hatching GTP's is already hard enough.

Check out albinochondro web YouTube info on making incubator with fans etc

I went to local microcenter and for $13 each got a 2 external computer desk 3 inch fans that plug into USB ports and bought a USB plug in Wall charger that has two USB connectors for $7.

For a larger incubator consider asking trash collector about an old fridge or freezer

Winslow