Based on my own maternal incubation data I have compiled over the years, the average egg mass temp for all of my incubating females was 92 F. This usually will vary by 0.5 to 1.0 degrees during the main incubation period, dropping off during the last week. However, the highest egg mass temp I am aware of for a maternally incubating female burmese was around 94 F. This was a very short term temp spike, and most of the other available data is in line with the 92 degree average. Most people use 90 for artificial incubation and get good results. Definitely don't let them get below 90, and be certain that your temp measurement device is accurate. Good luck.



Kelly

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