what incubator do you use?
I am trying to decide if it is worth my time and money to build one. I would honestly rather buy one ready to go. What kind do you recommend? All I need is something small.
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I love my Hotbox by C-Serpents.
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Eric Alan
I love my Hotbox by C-Serpents.
I have a friend that recommended that one as well. They're just so expensive.
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elbee
I have a friend that recommended that one as well. They're just so expensive.
Yes. You definitely pay for the quality and customer service (which are both excellent) when you don't DIY.
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elbee
I am trying to decide if it is worth my time and money to build one. I would honestly rather buy one ready to go. What kind do you recommend? All I need is something small.
I have been using the Zoo Med reptibator for the past 2 years and it has served me well. For the price it probably is the best. One of the only commercial incubators with a built in proportional thermostat. That is the feature that really sold me on it. Holds temperatures very well. My humidity stayed stable at 99% but that was inside the sealed tub in the incubator. This reptibator is used in many Zoos and hatcheries.
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Ba11er
I have been looking around at some of the cheaper incubators like the exo terra and the reptiPro basically from what i have seen you get what you pay for.
It seems like the cheaper units don't hold heat or humidity as great as advertised but for someone starting out it looks like a good option. Im also curious what other people here think about these incubators for ball pythons or have experience with any small incubator under $ 200.
I highly recommend the Zoo Med reptibator for the above reasons. Also the ease of use. It's almost a set it and forget it type of operation. Very safe product if used correctly. Like any thermostat, I would plug it into a outlet directly and not into a power strip. It is a relatively small incubator but can hold Python eggs very well. Multiple clutches would be problematic but only bc of a space issue. By multiple clutches I mean more than 4 or just large number of eggs. A built in proportional thermostat is the best feature of the reptibator. The other drawback to me is the lightweight compartment (styrofoam). So, be careful as you carry the unit. But I highly recommend it. :gj: