ball python egg incubation.

[mr. ball python]

Hey guys. I am a new member to all this, but i have this idea about the construction of a simple incubator and im not sire if it will work. It would be nice to get some feed back so tell me what you think.

Materials: large lidded storage tub, small lidded plastic shoe box, hatchrite, some length of half inch PVC, large heat pad, water, and a thermostat.
So, basically you would fill the shoe box with your hatchrite, close the lid, put about 3 inches of water in the bottom of the larger tub, and assemble the pvc in a waythat prevents the shoe box from touching the water. then, you would cut a small hole in the larger tub to place the probe of the thermostat in. Set it to the right temperature, and adjust the humidity, and you would be set.
So thats it. Tell me what you guys think. Thanx.

[Bigfish1975]

If you are going with something like that, you may want to use an ice chest. Temperature consistency is the key to incubation, a storage tub won't have the insulation required to maintain a constant temp, IMO.

[mr. ball python]

If you are going with something like that, you may want to use an ice chest. Temperature consistency is the key to incubation, a storage tub won't have the insulation required to maintain a constant temp, IMO.

That sounds reasonable. Thanks for the advice.

[SlitherinSisters]

That sounds like a lot more work than it needs to be. Plus the tub won't hold heat well enough.

Here is a picture of mine, you have find old refrigerators/freezers everywhere. Just put an add up on craigslist for broken/old units. I got mine for $15 and used to use it in the garage for drinks.

[mr. ball python]

That sounds like a lot more work than it needs to be. Plus the tub won't hold heat well enough.

Here is a picture of mine, you have find old refrigerators/freezers everywhere. Just put an add up on craigslist for broken/old units. I got mine for $15 and used to use it in the garage for drinks.

Thats actually alot easier. Thanks guys