exo terra incubator

[jkconstrictor]

Need some advice or feedback. Im thinking about buying the exo terra incubator it looks nice and easy to use and the fan is a plus but how in my incubators can i best hold the humidity

[Velrys]

Most of the guides you see show some mixture of substrate that includes moisture in the recipe. I use vermiculite and water in equal parts by weight... actually I have been putting just a bit more water in recently. But you can also sprinkle water around the sides of the egg container if necessary.

The fan in the inc is going to kill humidity but I wouldnt get too wet with the original mixture so would probably lean towards the sprinkle method throughout incubation.

You can also keep an open container in the inc that you top off from time to time, or a humidity box, to keep the entire inc humidity up. Take a look at some DIY inc instructions they usually have some good ideas.

[MarkS]

I have one of these, it sits on my shelf collecting dust. I would not get another one. They do NOT keep stable temps.

[aalomon]

Ive used mine for 4 years without any problems. There is a 1F temp difference between the top and the bottom because the fan only turns on when its actively heating. Number one complaint is it does not hold 6qt tubs, so you have to find smaller ones to hold the clutches. For the size and money its a good little incubator though IMO.

[MarkS]

I'm glad you had good luck with yours,. I hooked up a digital thermometer with min/max memory on mine after setting the incubator to 88 Deg F and running it for several days. I found that the temps varied from 85 degrees F as a low to 95 degrees F as a high. I was incubating leopard geckos at the time and I had many eggs that did not hatch.

Personally I think a better cheap incubator is a hovabator plugged into a good quality proportional thermostat.

[aalomon]

Ouch, mine definitely doesnt do that! Maybe something is wrong with your until? Maybe I lucked out. Either way, mine has worked perfectly for me. I just wish it held the 6qt tubs.

[MarkS]

It's possible I got a lemon, but I've heard other people complain about the same thing so I'd be leery. I think it's important to test out ANY incubator you get before using it. Set it up and let it run for a few days and test it out with a min/max thermometer.

[speedycat222]

It's possible I got a lemon, but I've heard other people complain about the same thing so I'd be leery. I think it's important to test out ANY incubator you get before using it. Set it up and let it run for a few days and test it out with a min/max thermometer.

Since we're on the topic, any incubator recommendations under $300?

[Eric Alan]

Make your own for under $300...

[Zincubus]

Since we're on the topic, any incubator recommendations under $300?

Just Google it or check the classifieds .

I've seen decent homemade ones using a polystyrene box , heat mats and stat /s , also some people have converted mini fridges and the like etc In the uk we see homemade incubators for as little as £20 / $30 .