I converted an anaerobic labratory incubator

to incubate my Green Tree Python eggs. I

ran heat cable on the bottom, both sides, and the back.

I wired in a CPU fan to help circulate the air and

keep temps even from top to the bottom shelf. I put

a 1.5" plumbing test plug in an opening in the side.

I can control the intake of fresh air by opening or

closeing the plug. This along with the CPU fan, helps

control mold as well. I siliconed in a piece of plexiglass over the opening on the right door, so that i can look at the eggs, without loosing heat through an open door. I think this is a bit much for Kingsnake eggs, and Colubrids in general. I usually keep my King and Milksnake eggs in moist spagnum moss on an unheated shelf in my herp room. The temps vary between 70-73, and the eggs do just fine. Here's a little tip as well. Many Mountain Kings and Milks actually hatch out with brighter reds and less black if incubate at cooler temps.

I have also noticed longer hatch times, but larger babies

by using room temps as well. The longer hatch times are worth

the wait for larger, brighter hatchlings.









-Phil
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Work is the curse of

the drinking class!

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