Incubation substrate, what do you use and why?

Plastic cross-stitch canvas... Problem solved! I use this stuff between my light diffuser grate and the substrate. It prevents the grate from sinking. This way I can completely drench my hatchrite to the point where I don't have to add any water at all thought the entire incubation period.

The cross stitch canvas is flexible and can be cut to fit using regular scissors. I get it at hobby lobby for super cheap or any store that sells crafts. Here's what it looks like in use.

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I always forget about that trick Monica, I have had zero issues with incubating so it's hard to change, but adding that plastic mesh seems like a no brainer ;)

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Originally Posted by Foschi Exotic Serpents

Plastic cross-stitch canvas... Problem solved! I use this stuff between my light diffuser grate and the substrate. It prevents the grate from sinking. This way I can completely drench my hatchrite to the point where I don't have to add any water at all thought the entire incubation period.

The cross stitch canvas is flexible and can be cut to fit using regular scissors. I get it at hobby lobby for super cheap or any store that sells crafts. Here's what it looks like in use.

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Great idea! Thank you, I might actually try this way!

Many people don't like the hatchrite because of its tendency to dry out unless you're only using it with the so-called substrate less method using the light diffuser grate. I love the hatchrite for two reasons.. It's clean and white, and it can be put in a strainer to be rinsed, allowed to dry, and re used indefinitely.