how does everyone incubate?

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Originally Posted by Schlyne

I would like to get one of the nature's spirit incubators in the future, but I think I may have to make the first ball python egg season go with a hovabator.

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Try looking at local shows for used incubators. I got a used Nature's Spirit at a show for almost half of what a new one would've cost me!

Hovabator here. Although, my first and only BP clutch went bad last year; I am not blaming the incubator, only fate and genetics on that. I am using the HB this year as well; going to hopefully need a second one.

Are one of these the incubators you all are using?

http://www.bigappleherp.com/Reptile_...bators_33.html

just a thought I was having. People make incubators out of old refridgerators because of the insulation. Has anyone made one out of a spare cooler. They have insulation as well and don't take up as much room for those without the space.

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Originally Posted by viper94bite

just a thought I was having. People make incubators out of old refridgerators because of the insulation. Has anyone made one out of a spare cooler. They have insulation as well and don't take up as much room for those without the space.

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You mean like this:

http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g3...cubatortop.jpg

http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g3.../insidepic.jpg

http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g3...inishedpic.jpg


;)

What's in the bottle's Bill?

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Originally Posted by tropheusfreak

What's in the bottle's Bill?

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I filled them with aquarium gravel to help retain heat.

I just made one out of a cooler, where i put water at the bottom, submersable aquarium heaters, a box of vermiculite on bricks, to keep it out of the water and a thermostat.



- wild bill,
and are they partially open? Where did ya get that crate by the way??i gotta find one.

~mike

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Originally Posted by wildlifewarrior

- wild bill,
What are the bottles filled with, vermiculite?? and are they partially open? Where did ya get that crate by the way??i gotta find one.

~mike

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Aquarium gravel

no, they are sealed shut. The crate material is made for flourescent light fixtures as covers. I bought mine at Menards in the commercial lighting area.

Sometimes it is by the drop ceiling panels. ;)

Sorry slow on that edit,


thanks for the help on locating that stuff

~mike